Former England striker Wayne Rooney has signed a deal with American club DC United manager, who has defended his colors as a player between 2018 and 2019, according to local media. ESPN and The Athletic have confirmed that Rooney, 36, will join the team once the visa process is completed. And the former Manchester United striker will replace Argentine Hernan Lozada, who was suspended from his duties just 6 games before the start of the season due to the team’s poor results. DC United also failed to return to a winning streak following Losada’s departure as they currently sit second to last in the Eastern Province with 17 points in 17 games.
The capital club, led by acting coach Chad Ashton, suffered a heavy loss from Philadelphia Union (0: 7) on Friday.
Rooney made his first adventure on the bench after a long career in Derby County, which he left at the end of June because he knew the former England captain had joined Derby County as a player in 2020 after leaving DC United where he scored 23 goals. in 48 games in the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
Source: Al-Akhbar