Wayne Rooney has left his role as manager of crisis club Derby County, with the League One club confirming his departure.
The former Manchester United forward had been in charge at Pride Park since 2020. Rooney’s spell saw the club plunged into crisis, with Derby going into administration and being relegated from the Championship last season.
Despite their precarious standing amid the search for new owners, Rooney had earned plaudits for his management of the club, and had given numerous assurances over his commitment to stay on following relegation. But United’s all-time leading scorer has now informed Derby he wishes to be relieved of his duties, with the League One side confirming his departure on Friday.