Wayne Rooney has signalled his willingness to step back into football management ahead of the upcoming campaign, with his sights set on opportunities in the Championship or League One. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Since departing Plymouth, Rooney has established himself as a BBC pundit, securing a £400,000-a-year contract with Match of the Day at the start of the 2025/26 season following Gary Lineker's exit from the programme. A source said: "Wayne is enjoying his telly work, but he does want to get back into management. Wayne Rooney lost his job at Plymouth on New Year's Eve in 2024 | He stepped down in June 2022 before taking the reins at DC United in America, departing after a single season. As a player, Rooney netted 253 goals for Manchester United and scored 53 times in 120 England appearances.

Source: BBC April 04, 2026 10:22 UTC