Wayne Rooney suggests he may not return to management

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 23:26 · Archive

Wayne Rooney has said he may never return to football management and is focusing on punditry.

Wayne Rooney, a former Manchester United and England player now working as a Match of the Day pundit, has suggested his management career may be over. He left Plymouth Argyle in December 2024 and has since focused on punditry work, which he insists is not motivated by money. He has indicated there are only two clubs he would consider managing in future.

How it is being reported

• Wayne Rooney reveals the TWO clubs he couldn't refuse after four 'difficult' managerial jobs - then admits harsh truth he may never return to dugoutDaily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 18:31
• Wayne Rooney makes 'money' confession as Man Utd icon admits management career could be overMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 13:21
• Wayne Rooney makes management admission and insists punditry move is NOT for moneyThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 12:47
• 'I'm not doing it for the money': Wayne Rooney reveals why he is pursuing punditry career after impressive World Cup BBC stint - and admits he may never return to the dugout againDaily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 07:21

In this story: Wayne Rooney · Manchester United · Plymouth Argyle · Match of the Day

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