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Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney has retired from professional football, at the age of 35. Wayne has been appointed full-time manager of Championship side Derby...
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Wayne Rooney has retired from playing after being appointed Derby County manager on a permanent basis.
The 35-year-old retires as the all-time leading goalscorer for both Manchester United and England.
Rooney has been acting as interim manager at Derby since the end of November, but has now taken the job permanently on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
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Rooney said: "When I first arrived back in the United Kingdom I was completely blown away by the potential of Derby County Football Club. The stadium, training ground, the quality of the playing staff and the young players coming through and of course the fan base that has remained loyal and supportive.
Regarding his retirement, Rooney said: "Normally this happens at the end of a season and normally as a player you'd have time to reflect on it, but for me it has obviously happened during the season.
"I think the last couple of months have helped break that in and, for me, it has given me time to sit down and think about that.
"As I said a few weeks ago, my future I feel is in management. I've had a great career, I've enjoyed every minute.
Image: Rooney is Manchester United's leading scorer and won 12 major honours with the club
"Some ups, some downs but I wouldn't change anything I've done in my career as a player and hopefully now I can start to write some history and make a successful managerial career.
"It's natural [to miss things about being a player].
The former Manchester United and England star announces his retirement from football to focus on his new role as permanent manager of the Championship club. Rooney, who is the all-time leading goalscorer for both clubs, says he is honoured to follow the likes of Clough and Lampard at Derby.
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