Wayne Rooney is reportedly prepared to go away his BBC Match of the Day position and return to soccer administration regardless of signing an enormous £400,000-per-year contract
Wayne Rooney is reportedly prepared to go away Match of the Day (Picture: Getty)
Wayne Rooney is reportedly poised to show his again on Match of the Day and make a comeback in soccer administration, regardless of having signed a £400,000 per yr contract with the BBC. The Manchester United legend is claimed to have revealed his intentions throughout his spouse’s fortieth birthday celebrations earlier this week.
The previous England striker has been working within the media since 2024, when he left Plymouth Argyle following a run of disappointing outcomes, having beforehand held managerial positions at Derby County, DC United and Birmingham Metropolis. In line with the Solar, Rooney secured a profitable annual wage of £400k with the BBC in a two-year deal after successful over executives. Nevertheless, it’s now understood that he’s desperate to make his return to soccer administration with one other Championship or League One membership.
A supply informed the publication: “Wayne is having fun with his telly work, however he does wish to get again into administration. He can be open to it if the suitable alternative comes up. Ideally, he would get one thing at first of the summer season so he’s in place for the beginning of the season in August.”
Following a distinguished enjoying profession throughout Everton, Manchester United, DC United and Derby, Rooney ventured into soccer administration with the Rams in 2020. Nevertheless, as Derby discovered themselves relegated to League One on the shut of the 2021/22 marketing campaign, the 40-year-old finally selected to step down from his position.
Rooney subsequently returned to DC United in the summertime of 2022 to imagine management as Hernan Losada’s successor, however left the next yr after failing to succeed in the playoffs for a second straight season. A 3 and a half yr cope with Birmingham Metropolis fell into Rooney’s palms in October 2023, however the Liverpudlian lasted fewer than three months earlier than being dismissed and changed by Tony Mowbray following simply two victories from 15 matches.
“I knew this was going to occur with Michael Carrick. I do know him very properly. I do know his character and his character. It wanted a relaxed head, however somebody who is aware of the place.
“The gamers wanted some love, and he has given them that. We have now seen the gamers play with extra high quality, extra collectively as a workforce, and so they appear like a really sturdy workforce. Why would you alter?”
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