Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney, 38, lands new job as TNT Sports pundit… and he could be in line for Match of the Day gig
Rooney said he was optimistic for Man Utd on the last game he covered
WAYNE ROONEY has landed himself a job working on TNT Sports as he continues his dive into punditry.
Rooney appeared on BBC’s coverage of Manchester United‘s FA Cup victory over Nottingham Forest last week.
Now the 38-year-old is now set to be on football fans TV screens again this weekend for Man Utd’s clash against Everton.
The Red Devils host the Toffees and Old Trafford in Saturday’s early kick-off.
And broadcaster TNT have now recruited Rooney for their coverage of the game.
He will be alongside Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott.
Rooney starred for both Man Utd and Everton throughout his Premier League career.
He will now appear on TNT Sports coverage as someone familiar with both clubs.
These punditry appearances are said to be making him a popular figure for TV companies.
As a result, there are other shows he could yet appear on, including Match of the Day.
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Rooney initially shot to fame by belting in a goal against Arsenal when coming off the bench for Everton as a 16-year-old.
A Man Utd transfer in 2004 beckoned, with Rooney then developing into one of the best attackers in world football.
Having completed a full house of trophies including five league titles and the Champions League while winning the Player of the Year award twice, Rooney then returned to Everton in 2017.
After one season he then moved to DC United before moving Derby where he would eventually become a player-manager before hanging up his boots in January 2021.
In total Rooney made 763 career appearances, including 117 at Everton and 559 at Man Utd, where he also became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.
After talk of an influencer boxing bout under Misfits, Rooney has ruled out a sporting career switch.
Instead, England‘s former top goalscorer has declared his desire to carry on in management after he was sacked by Birmingham at the start of Janury.
Rooney said he was “optimistic” for Man Utd’s future after the Forest clash.
He said: “I think it’s a big month for Manchester United, we all know there are going to be a few changes coming.”
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