Wayne Rooney has been confirmed as the new head coach of DC United on Tuesday.
The Major Soccer League (MLS) club announced his return in a statement.
Rooney had previously played for D.C. United in 2018 and 2019 before leaving the club to join Derby County.
The former Manchester United star originally starred as a player for Derby before taking over as a coach.
He almost kept the club in the Championship despite a nearly impossible challenge presented by financial problems.
“Wayne is a soccer legend and one of the most exciting and dynamic up-and-coming managers in our sport. He’s already proven in his young coaching career that he knows how to lead a group through adversity,” said Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan Co-Chairmen of D.C. United. “
