Wayne Rooney has admitted he would return to the dugout soon, but only at Manchester United or Everton.
talk BBCthe Manchester United and England legend has revealed that despite enjoying a life in the media spotlight, the emotional pull from his two former clubs cannot be ignored, opening the door to a possible return to management.
Wayne Rooney: ‘I’d be happy to go back’
The 40-year-old, who spent an iconic 13 years at Old Trafford, revealed his loyalty still runs deep.
“I said last week that if Manchester United called me and asked me to come on board in any capacity, I would be happy to do it.
“For me personally, it’s my favorite football club and I’ve been there for 13 years. It’s probably one of the two clubs I’d like to go back to managing, along with Manchester United and Everton.”
Wayne Rooney hasn’t given up on his managerial career
Wayne Rooney has become a familiar face as a pundit since leaving Plymouth Argyle, but reports say his desire to manage has never waned.
According to The Sun, Rooney is inspired by the success of his brother John Rooney, who is currently manager at Macclesfield.
His recent shock win against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup is said to have struck a chord with the former England captain.
The source added that Rooney believes he still has “unfinished business” and is confident he can succeed at the top level.
Despite the setback, Rooney believes the right opportunity and the right club can unlock his potential, and reportedly still dreams of returning to the Premier League as a manager.
Rooney’s managerial career
Rooney’s journey as a manager has often been a test of his resilience as he takes charge of clubs in difficult situations.
Derby County: Rooney started his managerial career at Derby, battling administration and point deductions.
Despite a valiant effort that won many fans, the club was eventually relegated to Ligue 1. He left the team with a winning percentage of 28.2%.
DC United: Returned to MLS with DC United, but failed to make the playoffs in a full season and left with a winning percentage of 25.9%.
Birmingham City: A disastrous 15-game run, with just two wins (13.3% winning percentage), and he was sacked after just 83 days.
Plymouth Argyle (2024): His recent spell at Plymouth ended prematurely, with the team struggling to maintain consistency in the Championship.
