The Manchester United legend signed a three-and-a-half-year contract at the Championship club, which is owned by Tom Brady.
Former footballer Wayne Rooney reached an agreement to become the new coach of Birmingham City , replacing the dismissed John Eustace , who had gone three games without a win in the Championship (English Second Division).
The Manchester United legend returned to the ring in England after leaving his position at DC United, which he coached since the summer of 2022 in the MLS . The beginning of his career as a coach, meanwhile, took place at Derby County , which he almost saved from relegation to League One despite a 21-point penalty due to financial problems.
Rooney signed a three and a half year contract to lead a Birmingham City team that is sixth, with 18 points, 10 away from direct promotion to the Premier League, whose last presence dates back to the 2010-11 season.
The English club suffered financial problems in recent years, until American businessman Tom Wagner bought the team last July . Since then, they received financial support from stars such as Tom Brady , ensuring the club’s existence and avoiding point penalties.
Rooney’s sensations at Birmingham City
” I am absolutely delighted to be joining Birmingham at such an exciting time. It is very clear that there is a plan and that we are committed to carrying out the club’s ambitions. We are very aligned on what we want. I have built my coaching career by putting myself in very challenging environments, to be prepared for this opportunity ,” Rooney said in a statement.
And he added: ” We have talented young players and experienced footballers. I have in mind how we want to play and together with my coaching staff I want us to implement it. We want to create a winning culture and an identity with the fans. “