Wayne Rooney will officially join Derby County in a player-coach role in January 2020.

Wazza will link up with The Rams on an initial 18-month player-coach deal from MLS side DC United to continue his career in England, reportedly in order to be closer to family.

“I am very excited about the opportunity that Derby County have provided me with. I am looking forward to joining Phillip Cocu, his coaching staff and the first-team squad from the start of January. I am sure I can make a big contribution and can’t wait to meet everyone, especially the supporters. I am equally excited to begin my coaching career at Derby County working with both the first team and Academy.

“I must also take this opportunity to thank DC United, their owners, executives and supporters who have been superb to work with. I want them to know that I will give my all in support of our push for the play-offs.”

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Rooney will return to ball out in England for the first time since leaving Everton for the MLS last summer, with the 33-year-old still blessed with the tek required to lead Derby County up to the Premier League, after narrowly missing out in the Play Off Final last season.

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In other football news, Everton fans have created an anti-racism banner for new signing Moise Kean.