D.C. United is hiring Wayne Rooney as its next manager, according to Pablo Maurer of The Athletic.
Maurer reported the former Derby County manager arrived Sunday at Dulles International Airport in order to meet with club officials and finalize the deal.
The 36-year-old spent two seasons at D.C. United as a player, scoring 23 goals in 48 matches across 2018 and 2019.
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