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Derby County in talks with Wayne Rooney to come a player-coach

By Sporting Life

Football

Tue August 06, 2019 · 6y ago

Derby County are reportedly close to confirming the shock appointment of Wayne Rooney as a player-coach.

The former England, Manchester United and Everton striker is currently playing his football with Major League Soccer outfit DC United.

However, he could now make a surprise move to the Sky Bet Championship to join the coaching staff of new Rams manger Phillip Cocu.

The Dutchman took over in the summer, replacing Rooney's former England teammate Frank Lampard, who left after a year in the job to take the reins at Chelsea.

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Cocu, speaking after Derby's 2-1 victory at Huddersfield Town in the Sky Bet Championship would not be drawn on the potential move for the former England captain.

"We are not done in the transfer market as yet and hope to bring in two or three more players. However I cannot comment on names," said Cocu.

But when asked about if his coaching team could be added to, he said: "I think my coaching team is complete."

It is understood that Derby owner Mel Morris feels Rooney could provide the boost needed to finally get the Midlands outfit back into the Premier League after consecutive years of play-off heartbreak.

Rooney has made no secret of his desire to go into coaching and Derby feel that could also be a factor.

Derby County in talks with Wayne Rooney to come a player-coach

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