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Wayne Rooney includes 'Coleen release clause' in his new contract with DC United as his family decide to stay in the UK after he accepted a $1m-a-year deal to return as head coach

Wayne Rooney has reportedly included a special 'Coleen release clause' in his new $1million contract with DC United.

The England legend, 36, who played for the club in 2018 and 2019, scoring 25 goals in 52 matches, was unveiled as head coach earlier in the week.

The footballer, who jetted off to America to sign the contract, has persuaded bosses to let him go back home if a Premier League job arises - in order to be back with his family.

Important: Wayne Rooney has reportedly included a special 'Coleen release clause' in his new $1million contract with DC United

A source told The Mirror: 'Wayne planned summer with the family after leaving Derby County.