Wayne Rooney opens the door to Man United return as legend says he WOULD join Michael Carrick's backroom staff if asked - after former team-mates partied together in Barbados last week
Wayne Rooney says he would be willing to return to Manchester United as part of Michael Carrick's backroom staff. Wayne Rooney wouldn't think twice about joining Michael Carrick's staff at Manchester United if an offer arrived. 'Having people who know the club and care for the club and understand what it takes to be a Manchester United player. The 44-year-old won five Premier League titles while at Old Trafford as a player before retiring in 2018. United, who currently sit seventh in the Premier League, return to action when they host arch-rivals Man City next Saturday.
Source: Metro January 13, 2026 18:04 UTC
