This archive report was first published on 5 August 2019.
Wayne Rooney in Talks to Become Player-Coach at Derby County ¶
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is reportedly in talks to become a player-coach at Derby County, a Championship side in England.
According to a report, Rooney's agent has already held preliminary discussions with the club about the possibility of the Englishman taking on a coaching role.
Derby owner Mel Morris is said to be keen on hiring another high-ranking former England international to fill the void left by Frank Lampard's departure.
Rooney has expressed his desire to get into football management once he retires from active playing, and this potential move could be a step in that direction.
It remains unclear how much Derby would have to pay to secure Rooney's services, considering he has more than a year remaining on his DC United deal.
Rooney's decision to join Derby County as a player-coach would likely be a welcome one for his wife Coleen, who has expressed a desire to return home to England and have their children enrolled in UK schools.
Published on August 5, 2019, at 10:57 PM EAT.
