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WAYNE ROONEY has been announced as the new manager of Plymouth Argyle.
The Manchester United legend has penned a three-year deal, according to Fabrizio Romano, with the Championship club.
Rooney was confirmed as the boss of The Pilgrims, four months after he was sacked as Birmingham City manager.
The Premier League icon’s time with Birmingham was catastrophic, winning only two of his 15 games in the dugout.
His 83-day stint at St Andrews went some way to cementing the club’s fate of relegation at the end of the season.
When Rooney arrived at the club they sat in sixth place in the Championship but his terrible run of results, coupled with similar form from his replacement Tony Mowbray, saw the club tank to 22nd place.
But Rooney, 38, has been given another chance in the division by Plymouth — who narrowly avoided the drop themselves this season.
In an announcement on the official club website, Rooney said: “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career — and I would like to thank the Chairman and Board for the faith they have shown in me.
“This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting project.
“I look forward to helping to build a squad of players to play expansive football — and to entertain the Green Army.
“I have experienced first-hand how talented the existing group of players is here — and also the incredible atmosphere at Home Park.
“The club is on an exciting long-term journey, with a progressive plan in place.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of it.
“I can’t wait for the Championship season to start in August.” — Sun.
Online Reporter