Wayne Rooney, the former Manchester United legend turned head coach of D.C. United, declared his resignation on Saturday night. Rooney took on the role of head coach in July 2022, but it seems his tenure has come to an unexpected end.
The announcement comes in the wake of D.C. United's recent 2-0 victory over New York City. Despite this win, the team fell short of securing a spot in the MLS postseason, which may have contributed to Rooney's decision to step down.
When asked about his future plans and the reasons behind his departure from D.C. United, Rooney remained uncertain. He stated.
"What lies ahead, I don't know. I've seen a lot of reports in the media. I'm going back with nothing lined up. I want to say on record to everyone involved in the club, staff, and players: I'm grateful."
Notably, Wayne Rooney had made headlines earlier for his criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo during the period when Ronaldo's relationship with Manchester United coach Erik Ten Hag soured. This adds another layer of intrigue to his unexpected departure from the coaching role at D.C. United.
The soccer world now eagerly awaits further details on Rooney's departure and what his next steps in the sport may entail.