Derby County have pulled off one of the transfer coups of the summer by landing England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.
The 33-year-old will link up with the Rams in January with it being agreed that he will see out the rest of the current Major League Soccer season with DC United.
Derby boss Phillip Cocu is delighted with the acquisition and has told their official club website: “Wayne Rooney is an extremely talented and top-class footballer. It is an exciting prospect for him to be joining Derby County and he can bring so much to this squad, both on and off the pitch.
” He has enjoyed a wonderful career, both in club football and for England, and he still has so much to give as well. His credentials speak for themselves. But to have a player with his leadership, skill, experience, character and work ethic will be huge for us. He knows what it takes to succeed as a player and I have no doubt he will have a positive impact right across the club.”
The former PSV Chief added: “The inspiration and motivation this can generate is massive for all of our players from the first team right through to the youngsters in the Academy. It is entirely in keeping with, and in support of, the club’s philosophy and approach.”
“I am looking forward to working with Wayne from the start of next year and welcoming him to the club.”
