Wayne Rooney is including a “Coleen release clause” in his new deal with DC United as his family decides to stay in the UK after accepting a $1 billion annual deal to return as head coach
- The 36-year-old England legend, who played for the club in 2018 and 2019 and scored 25 goals in 52 games, was unveiled as head coach earlier in the week
- Wayne flew to America to sign his new contract and settle in Washington without his family
- A source told The Mirror: “His contract lets him speak to Premier League clubs if there’s a job.”
- The ex-Man United ace left the Championship Derby last month to spend more time with his family
Wayne Rooney has reportedly included a special “Coleen release clause” in his new $1 million contract direct current United.
The 36-year-old England legend, who played for the club in 2018 and 2019 and scored 25 goals in 52 games, was unveiled as head coach earlier in the week.
The footballer, who flew to America to sign the contract, has convinced bosses to let him return home if a First League Job arises – to be back with his family.
Important: Wayne Rooney has reportedly included a special “Coleen release clause” in his new $1 million deal with DC United
A source tells The mirror: “Wayne planned summer with family after leaving Derby County. He hadn’t expected to be offered a job so quickly.
“His contract lets him speak to Premier League clubs if there’s a job. I think he’ll only come back if it’s a big club but being at home with Coleen and the lads would be a big factor for him.
MailOnline has reached out to Wayne Rooney’s reps for comment.
Rooney traveled alone, without wife Coleen, who was struggling to settle down as a player in Washington.
Comeback: The 36-year-old England legend, who played for the club in 2018 and 2019 and scored 25 goals in 52 games, was unveiled as head coach earlier in the week
Closing: The footballer, who flew to America to sign the contract, has convinced bosses to let him return home if a Premier League job arises – to be back with his family
It emerged during the Wagatha Christie feud earlier this year that she described the town as “not the best” and “quite behind Britain” in texts to Rebekah Vardy in 2018.
“Nice to visit, but different to live” was her verdict on America’s historic cradle of democracy.
Back when he was playing for the club, he was accompanied by Coleen and their four – Kai, 12, Klay, 9, Kit, 6, and Cass, four – but this time they’re staying in the UK.
The former England captain landed at Dulles Airport in Washington on Sunday night as he prepares to finalize his deal to take over the MLS club
The family currently live at their £20million mansion in Cheshire.
The ex-Man United ace left the Championship Derby last month to spend more time with his family.
But for Wayne it’s a good chance for a fresh start in his fledgling coaching career after the many pressures of the Derby job.
After announcing his return to Washington, Wayne said, “When my agent called me and said DC had come in, I spoke to my wife first and she said this was an opportunity to come back as a coach and I was ready for it.
“If she had said, ‘I don’t want you to go there,’ it would have been different. I’m in a different place as a person than I was in Washington four years ago, and I’m ready.
“Of course I make all important decisions with my wife. My family will stay in England for the time being and come to visit me. From a family point of view, this is not a problem.”
A source told The Mirror: “His contract lets him speak to Premier League clubs if there’s a job. I think he’ll only come back if it’s a big club but being at home with Coleen and the lads would be a big factor for him.
