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Wayne Rooney to join Derby as player-coach in January



DERBY: Wayne Rooney has agreed to join Derby as a player-coach in January on an initial 18-month contract.

The 33-year-old will complete the current MLS season with DC United, which will finish no later than November, before making his return to English football.

He said: “I am very excited about the opportunity that Derby have provided me with. I am looking forward to joining Phillip Cocu, his coaching staff and the first-team squad from the start of January.

Publish Date : 06 August 2019 20:51 PM

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