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Wayne Rooney Names the Only 2 Clubs He’d Return to Management For

England legend Wayne Rooney claims he’ll only return to management for Man Utd and one other club.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 5:20 PM
Wayne Rooney Names the Only 2 Clubs He’d Return to Management For
Key Things to Know
  • Wayne Rooney stated he would only return to managerial work for Everton or Manchester United.
  • Rooney acknowledged that a return to coaching remains very unlikely.
  • The former striker previously managed Derby County, D.C. United, Birmingham City, and Plymouth Argyle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former England and Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has stated that he would only consider a return to football management for Everton or Manchester United. Speaking on Virgin Radio, Rooney admitted that a comeback to coaching remains very unlikely following difficult managerial stints across four different clubs.

Rooney previously held managerial roles at Derby County, D.C. United, Birmingham City, and Plymouth Argyle, leaving his last coaching position in 2024. When asked which club he would favor between Everton and Manchester United, Rooney stated he would take whichever opportunity came first.

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