Man United legend Wayne Rooney linked with managerial return to England

Wayne Rooney, Birmingham's new manager || photo credit: Getty Image

Man United legend Wayne Rooney linked with managerial return to England

Stephen Oladehinde 15:33 - 07.09.2023

According to reports, Wayne Rooney may be on track for an unexpected comeback to English football.

The 37-year-old DC United manager expressed uncertainty about his future with the MLS team earlier this week because his contract was due to expire in December.

Birmingham are considering signing the England star as their new manager with Rooney weighing his options.

Birmingham, a Championship team, is being mentioned as a potential destination for the Manchester United legend, he might be granted a way out.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is the coach of DC United || Photo Credit: Imago
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is the coach of DC United || Photo Credit: Imago

Birmingham eyeing Rooney as new manager

The Blues, who are partially owned by Football superstar Tom Brady, are off to a good start this year under John Eustace, who has a deal through 2025.

However, according to Daily Mail as reported by the Sun, the club is preparing in case Eustace decides to leave.

After three victories and two draws from their first five league games, there is no sign that he will be fired.

However, Should Rangers decide to replace Michael Beale, he has been suggested as a potential candidate.

Rooney's final season as a head coach in England was the 2021/22 campaign when he took over a Derby team in deep trouble.

Despite performing an admirable job given the circumstances, Rooney's team was relegated.

The following year, he accepted the position with DC United, a team that was also having trouble and finished last in the Eastern Conference.

In the 2023 season, they are ranked ninth out of 15 clubs, and Rooney recently expressed his displeasure with his own circumstances as the team got ready for the final six weeks of the regular season.