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Published 15 January 2021
Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney ended his illustrious playing career on Friday to take up the job of managing Championship side Derby on a full-time basis.
Derby confirmed the 35-year-old former forward had agreed a permanent deal until 2023, having succeeded Phillip Cocu on an interim basis in November.
The club statement confirmed that in accepting the manager’s role, Rooney had “elected to call time on his illustrious playing career to fully focus on his job”.
Rooney was in charge for nine matches as interim boss at Derby, winning three and drawing four.
Wayne Rooney has decided to call time on his illustrious playing career to fully focus on being the manager of Derby County, the club announced on Friday.
Wayne Rooney retires from playing in order to focus on managerial role; Rooney is Man Utd and England s record goalscorer; current and prospective owners Mel Morris and Sheikh Khaled impressed with 35-year-old s record; Derby 22nd in the Championship and face Rotherham in their next game
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