Wayne Rooney has admitted he would immediately return to football management, but only under one crucial condition: an offer from Manchester United or Everton. Speaking to the BBC, the Manchester United and England legend left the door open for a potential return to the dugout, revealing that his emotional connection to his two former clubs would be impossible to ignore, despite currently enjoying his role as a media pundit.
“I’d happily go back,” Rooney confessed. “I said it last week – if Manchester United called me and asked me to take on any role, I’d happily do it. It’s a club I love, I spent 13 years there. It’s probably one of only two clubs I’d return to management for – Manchester United and Everton.”
Although Wayne Rooney has become a familiar face in sports analysis studios since his departure from Plymouth Argyle, reports suggest his desire to manage has never waned. According to The Sun, Rooney has been inspired by the success of his younger brother, John Rooney, who currently manages Macclesfield. Their recent shock FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace is said to have resonated with the former England captain. The source adds that Rooney believes he has “unfinished business” and remains convinced he can achieve success at the highest level.