Wayne Rooney Appointed New Birmingham City Head Coach; Manchester United Legend Pens Three and Half-Year Deal
Wayne Rooney started his managerial career with Derby County. He later moved on to the MLS and took charge of DC United. However, Rooney mutually agreed to terminate his DC United contract over the weekend after they failed to make the MLS play-offs.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has been appointed as the new manager of Birmingham City. The former England captain is back in English football after managing DC United in Major League Soccer for a short time. Rooney was linked with the managerial move for quite some time and after Ex-Birmingham boss John Eustace was sacked on last monday, which made the move more easier for him. Birmingham City is currently 6th in the Championship standings. UEFA Confirm UK and Republic of Ireland As Hosts Of Euro 2028; Italy and Turkey to Co-Host 2032 Edition
Wayne Rooney Appointed New Birmingham City Head Coach
🚨 Official, confirmed. Wayne Rooney signs in as new Birmingham City head coach on three year and half deal.
🔵 “I’m delighted to be here. It is very clear that they have a plan. It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can’t wait to get started”. pic.twitter.com/cLcl1af0jv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 11, 2023
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