DC United eye Ozil as Rooney replacement 'with representatives of midfielder to meet club officials'
5 years, 7 months ago

DC United eye Ozil as Rooney replacement 'with representatives of midfielder to meet club officials'

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney could be replaced by Mesut Ozil at DC United. The Washington side are set for talks with representatives of the Arsenal midfielder after Rooney agreed to join Championship side Derby as a player-coach in January. According to US journalist Steven Goff, Ozil could be the marquee name replacing the former Manchester United and England striker. Arsenal's Mesut Ozil could be the marquee name to replace Wayne Rooney at DC United Goff reports that: 'One of Ozil's reps will meet with DCU officials next week in Washington.' Wayne Rooney has agreed to join Championship side Derby as a player-coach in January.

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Wayne Rooney's DC United 'held talks with Jesse Lingard' but move fell down over contract demands... and also tried to bring Ravel Morrison back to boost its MLS playoffs push
1 year, 6 months ago

Wayne Rooney's DC United 'held talks with Jesse Lingard' but move fell down over contract demands... and also tried to bring Ravel Morrison back to boost its MLS playoffs push

Daily Mail  

DC United was also considering Ghanaian Andre Ayew on a free agent move Wayne Rooney's DC United were interested in both Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison this summer, according to a new report. Lingard is without a club after leaving Nottingham Forest and Morrison is also a free agent after playing last season with DC United. Jesse Lingard held talks …

Wayne Rooney excited for challenge as new DC United head coach
2 years, 8 months ago

Wayne Rooney excited for challenge as new DC United head coach

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DC United stand 5-10 with two drawn on 17 points, sharing last overall in the 28-team league. “To come back to MLS, to DC United, was an exciting challenge for me and something which I feel can develop me as a coach, but also the team needs to improve,” Rooney said. “It’s going to take a lot of hard work …

Wayne Rooney agrees to coach DC United
2 years, 8 months ago

Wayne Rooney agrees to coach DC United

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has agreed to coach DC United in Major League Soccer, a person with knowledge of the move said. Wayne Rooney has agreed to coach DC United in Major League Soccer, a person with knowledge of the move said Once visa paperwork is complete, Rooney is set to replace interim coach Chad Ashton, who replaced Hernan Losada earlier this …

Arsenal castaway Mesut Ozil 'opens talks with DC United' as MLS side pitch lucrative offer
4 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal castaway Mesut Ozil 'opens talks with DC United' as MLS side pitch lucrative offer

Daily Mail  

Mesut Ozil has reportedly entered negotiations with MLS side DC United, giving the first signals yet that his Arsenal career may finally be about to come to an end. Mesut Ozil may finally be about to end his Arsenal tenure after reports of transfer talks It is reported that DC United's offer includes the expansion of Ozil's 39 Steps Coffee …

DC United 'hold talks with Mesut Ozil's agent in Washington'
5 years, 7 months ago

DC United 'hold talks with Mesut Ozil's agent in Washington'

Daily Mail  

MLS side DC United have reportedly held talks with Mesut Ozil's agent regarding a possible move to the United States. Ozil's representative reportedly met with DC United club executives Jason Levien and Sam Porter to discuss a switch to the MLS. DC United have reportedly held talks with Mesut Ozil's agent Ergut Sogut in Washington DC United's Wayne Rooney has …

Wayne Rooney targets MLS Cup farewell before trading DC for Derby
5 years, 7 months ago

Wayne Rooney targets MLS Cup farewell before trading DC for Derby

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney is desperate to sign off his American adventure with silverware after deciding to cut short his stay at DC United. READ : Wayne Rooney to return to English football in Derby player-coach role His former England team-mate David Beckham won the MLS Cup twice with the Los Angeles Galaxy, and Rooney would love to achieve the feat just …

Former England striker Wayne Rooney to join Championship club Derby County as player-manager in 2020
5 years, 7 months ago

Former England striker Wayne Rooney to join Championship club Derby County as player-manager in 2020

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Former England captain Wayne Rooney will bring to an end his time in the MLS by moving to Derby County, in the English Championship, as player and coach. Wayne Rooney is on his way to Championship side Derby County just hours after owner Mel Morris confirmed on Tuesday that the club were attempting to finalise a move for the former …

Derby boss tight-lipped on mooted Rooney player-coach role
5 years, 7 months ago

Derby boss tight-lipped on mooted Rooney player-coach role

The Hindu  

Derby manager Phillip Cocu refused to speculate on reports former England captain Wayne Rooney could be set to join the club as a player-coach. Rooney, who is England’s all-time leading goal-scorer, is under contract with MLS club DC United until 2021 but there was talk of a move to Derby ahead of their 2-1 win over Huddersfield. We’re working on …

Derby County confirm Wayne Rooney will join as player-coach in January
5 years, 7 months ago

Derby County confirm Wayne Rooney will join as player-coach in January

The Telegraph  

Wayne Rooney will join Derby County in a player-coach role at the start of next year, the club have confirmed. Telegraph Sport revealed on Monday that the former Manchester United and England captain was poised to make a sensational return to English football in a dual role with Derby working under Cocu. Dressed in a grey tracksuit and baseball cap, …

Mesut Ozil: How would he fit in at Manchester United?
7 years, 5 months ago

Mesut Ozil: How would he fit in at Manchester United?

Daily Mail  

Mesut Ozil was still a Werder Bremen player when his Germany team-mate Sami Khedira forwarded him a text from new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho in the summer of 2010. Mourinho must have been very confident to already be telling other players that he was after me.’ Mesut Ozil has his eye on a move to Manchester United and a …

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