Wayne Rooney 'ready to ditch Match of the Day' after just one season despite huge contractWayne Rooney has played a major part in the BBC's Match of the Day this season, but the Manchester Untied legend is seemingly ready to part ways with the flagship football showView 2 Images Wayne Rooney is reportedly ready to return to management (Image: Newcastle United via Getty Image)Wayne Rooney is reportedly ready to snub Match of the Day and return to the world of football management, despite signing a £400,000 per year contract with the BBC. ‌However, it is now believed that he is ready to return to the world of football management with another Championship or League One side. Following an illustrious playing career spanning Everton, Manchester United, DC United and Derby, Rooney stepped into the world of football management with the latter in 2020. ‌View 2 Images Wayne Rooney hasn't been involved in management since December 2024 (Image: PA)JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! He is yet to return to club management.

Source: Daily Mirror April 04, 2026 07:53 UTC