Derby confirmed the 35-year-old former Manchester United and
England forward had agreed to a permanent deal until 2023, having succeeded
Phillip Cocu on an interim basis in November.
“We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Wayne Rooney
as our new manager,” Derby County’s Chief Executive Officer Stephen Pearce said
in a statement on the club’s website.
“Our recent upturn in results under Wayne was married
together with some positive performances, notably the 2-0 home win over Swansea
City and the 4-0 victory at Birmingham City.
“During that nine-game run we also dramatically improved
their defensive record and registered five clean sheets in the process, while
in the attacking third we became more effective and ruthless too.
“Those foundations have provided a platform for the club to
build on in the second half of the season under Wayne’s guidance.”
𝗪𝗥: 🗣 "It’s a great feeling. It’s something I’ve been preparing for, for a few years now. This football club is huge. This club will always be trying to grow and achieve big things. For me, to try and help the club get back to its glory days is a massive opportunity."#DCFC pic.twitter.com/d1IR1ICwwX
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) January 15, 2021
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”.
The former United player himself admitted that he was blown
away by the potential in the Derby County side.
“When I first arrived back in the United Kingdom I was
completely blown away by the potential of Derby County Football Club,” he
added. “The Stadium, Training Ground, the quality of the playing staff and the
young players coming through and of course the fan base that has remained loyal
and supportive.”
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