Wayne Rooney is reportedly in line for a swift career switch with a lucrative TV deal on the cards following his dismissal from Plymouth. The Manchester United legend, who saw his tenure at the Championship club cut short after just six months, has reportedly caught the eye of major broadcasters.
Rooney's stint at Home Park ended on a low note, yielding a mere four league victories and leaving the team languishing at the bottom of the table. Yet despite back-to-back departures from Derby County, DC United, Birmingham, and now Plymouth, demand for Rooney's insights remains high.
A source cited by The Sun, who report Rooney is set to be offered an instant return to TV screens, praised his punditry potential: "Wayne is regarded as one of the best pundits in the business. He's very, very knowledgeable about the game. And even though he's actually quite a shy person, he really feels at home in a TV studio."
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Additional comments from the source hint at an imminent return to television for Rooney: "It's been a rubbish end to 2024 for Wayne, but he's not going to be out of work for long. He'll be offered punditry work straight away and there's interest from Sky in a potential long-term deal to tie him down as a pundit."
The question buzzing in the football community is whether management remains in his future or if, like Gary Neville, Rooney is poised to forge a more successful, and possibly wealthier, path within the world of sports broadcasting.
After parting ways with Plymouth, Rooney didn’t hold back in his heartfelt farewell. In a touching statement, he expressed his gratitude to the club: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, in particular Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip who I shared great relationships with."
He continued to extend his thanks: "Thanks also to all the staff who made me feel welcome and who make the club such a special place, the players and fans for their efforts and support during my time as Head Coach and I wish them all the best for the future. To the Green Army thanks for making the games at Home Park so special, they are memories that we will share forever."
Rooney also gave a shout-out to his coaching team: "I would also like to give a special mention to my coaching staff Kevin Nancekivell, Simon Ireland, Darryl Flahavan and Mike Phelan for their knowledge, dedication, help and support. Plymouth Argyle will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will continue to look out for and take interest in their results."
