Wayne Rooney has opened up about his dream to become the manager of his former club Manchester United in the future.
Rooney made the comments when speaking at a black tie event in Manchester. The Derby County manager also spoke about how he turned down the Everton job.
Rooney Reveals Man Utd Dream
Wayne Rooney Outlines ‘Plan’ Leading to Manchester United Manager Job
Rooney, who was inducted into the “Premier League Hall Of Fame” last week, has spoken about his desire to manage the Red Devils. Speaking to the Sun, Rooney said: “The whole reason for me going into management is Manchester United.
“I want to be Manchester United manager. I know I am not ready now. But I have to plan everything I do to make sure one day it will happen.”
Rooney spent 13 years at Old Trafford. He made 559 appearances and became the club’s all-time record goalscorer finding the back of the net 253 times.
The 36 year old is confident he will be managing on the biggest stage someday, telling the Sun: “I believe I will be a Premier League manager.”
Derby County Is Still Rooney’s Main Focus.
Despite his desire to one day manage in the Premier League, Rooney is still focused on trying to keep Derby County in the Championship.
Rooney is currently working miracles at the Rams, who’s financial troubles have led them to having 21 points deducted from them this season.
Amazingly, the former Everton captain has kept his side competitive. Derby are only eight points off safety with seven games to go.
Rooney said: “It is such a shame what the club is going through because they deserve more and they deserve better.
“I am doing everything I can to bring the players and the fans together. That is all I can do.”
What Next For Rooney?
If Derby go down it is highly likely that Rooney will move on. The former England international has been touted for a shot at a Premier League club.
Speaking at the black tie event, Rooney mentioned that Everton wanted to interview him for their recent vacancy before hiring Frank Lampard.
“I got offered the job interview for the Everton job.
“I believe I’m ready for that, 100%. If that is with Everton one day in the future that would be absolutely great.
“But I’ve got a job that I’m doing at Derby which is an important job to me.”
Despite the interest of other teams, Rooney has stayed loyal to wanting to keep Derby County in the Championship. Whether or not he is successful in doing so, Rooney will be highly sought after once the season comes to an end.
