Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was employed as the brand new supervisor of Championship membership Birmingham on Wednesday.
Rooney has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract to exchange John Eustace at St Andrew’s after leaving Major League Soccer facet DC United final week.
Eustace, in cost for simply 15 months, was sacked regardless of guiding Birmingham to sixth place within the Championship this season and Rooney shall be anticipated to supervise a push for promotion to the Premier League.
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“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Birmingham City at such an exciting time. It is very clear that they have a plan and are committed to realising their ambition for the club,” Rooney mentioned.
“We are fully aligned on what is expected. I have been building my managerial career, putting myself in challenging environments, to get me ready for this opportunity.
“It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can’t wait to get started.”
Joining Rooney on his Birmingham backroom employees are former England team-mate Ashley Cole, at the moment England Under-21s assistant coach, and John O’Shea, the assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland.
Carl Robinson and Pete Shuttleworth, who each labored with Rooney at DC United, may even transfer to St Andrew’s.
“Wayne is a born winner. We believe, with the support of his coaching staff, the club, and our supporters, he will take Blues forward on the next stage of our journey,” Birmingham co-owner Tom Wagner mentioned.
Rooney beforehand managed within the Championship with Derby between November 2020 and June 2022.
The 37-year-old was unable to cease Derby being relegated to the third tier in 2022 after the membership have been deducted 21 factors for getting into administration and monetary breaches.
He additionally did not take DC United into the MLS play-offs this season.
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During his glittering participant profession, Rooney was a teenage sensation with Everton earlier than becoming a member of United in 2004.
He turned United’s report goalscorer and received 5 Premier League titles, in addition to the Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and three League Cups.
Wagner is assured Rooney’s huge expertise on the highest stage can revitalise an formidable membership that final performed within the Premier League in 2011.
“His playing philosophy will help to realise the ambitions we have set for Birmingham City,” Wagner mentioned.
“Wayne has been preparing for an opportunity like this since he embarked on his coaching education whilst still a player at Manchester United.
“He and his staff have the full support of the Board and everyone at the football club.”
❝I wish to be concerned in bringing success again to this Football Club.❞@WayneRooney has spoken of his delight at being named Blues Manager.— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) October 11, 2023
US-based Shelby Companies Limited accomplished a takeover of Birmingham in July and shortly afterwards seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady turned a minority proprietor within the membership.
Rooney is aware of the involvement of Brady, who starred within the NFL for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, underlines Birmingham’s want to focus on a spot within the Premier League.
“We have some exciting young players in the squad, and some who are still to break through into the first team, alongside a core of experienced senior professionals,” Rooney mentioned.
“I have a clear way that I want the team to play, and my coaching staff and I will work hard to implement it.
“We will create a winning culture here with an identity that gets Blues fans on their feet.”
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