Wayne Rooney has agreed to return to Major League Soccer side DC United as the club’s new head coach.
England’s record goalscorer Rooney, 36, stood down as Derby County manager last month after guiding the Rams through a tortuous period in the club’s history.
- ID4D to support population commission on civic registration
- 4 dead, 5 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident
His first job in management saw him lead the club through administration and relegation to League One.
SPONSOR AD
Rooney spent 18 months in Washington at DC United before joining Derby as a player-coach in January 2020.
The former Everton forward, who made his professional debut for the Toffees in August 2002 aged just 16, is expected to be unveiled by DC on Tuesday.
Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.
