By Daily Sports on November 29, 2019
Wayne Rooney is ready to make his return to English football, with Derby County revealing that the Manchester United legend will be on their bench for their upcoming Championship clash with QPR.
The Rams announced back in August that an agreement had been reached with the former England captain.
At that time, Rooney was in the process of completing a MLS season with D.C. United.
He was, however, happy to agree a homecoming from the United States on an 18-month contract .
A player-coach role has been lined up at Pride Park, but Rooney will not be able to take to the field until January.
He can slot in alongside Phillip Cocu on the Rams’ coaching staff, though, and is looking forward to opening a new chapter in his distinguished career.
Cocu told reporters at his pre-match press conference: “It’s positive for everyone and himself as well.
“It’s good that he is here and the fans can see him. He will get involved in team tactics and we can use and benefit from his experience.”
The Derby manager added: “He will get to know the way we want to play and how we want to work.
“He will be important between the link up in players and management. It’s an important period for us to make a good combination.”
Rooney’s last outing in English football came against Huddersfield Town at the end of the 2017-18.
He was taking in a second spell with Everton at that stage, but began to slip down the pecking order under Sam Allardyce. (Reuters)
•PHOTO: Wayne Rooney
Source Daily Sports
Posted November 29, 2019
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