Manchester United legend is poised for a swift coaching comeback next month, but not with the kind of team you might expect. Less than two weeks ago, after a string of disappointing results.
The 39-year-old icon led the team to just five wins in 25 matches which landed them at the bottom of the table. The consistently poor showings ultimately led to his dismissal from the managerial post. Despite , Rooney has opted for a return to the touchline with Football Escapes as a brand new ambassador.
He's set to preside over a children's training camp who describe their offerings as 'the premier blend of holiday delights and footballing highs'. The reports that Rooney will be jetting off to Dubai's luxurious Jumeirah Beach Hotel from February 17th to the 21st to undertake his latest role.
Eager parents and their budding football stars are being enticed with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: "This is your chance to give your kids the opportunity to train with one of football's greatest icons", an Instagram post for Football Escapes reads, reports . The packages advertised on the Football Escapes website indicate that a family-of-four holiday and training experience starts at prices ranging from £4650 to £8650.
Whilst Rooney no doubt harbours ambitions to make a quickfire return to the upper echelons of football management, whispers suggest an alternative reunion with his old club could be on the cards.
Teddy Sheringham, a United hero with three Premier League titles to his name, has tipped Rooney as the ideal striking coach for Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund. Despite the Dane's meagre tally of seven goals in 23 games this season, Sheringham is convinced that under Rooney's tutelage, the young forward could see a significant boost in his goalscoring form.
Speaking with BoyleSports, the former United and Spurs striker endorsed Rooney: "Would Wayne Rooney be a good striking coach? Without a doubt, I think it is a very important role nowadays. There are set-piece coaches, back four coaches, striker coaches and Wayne's been one of the top players in the country.
"Could he help Rasmus Hojlund? Of course. He's an experienced player that's played for his country a hundred times and scored goals at the top level. So any advice from him you would have to listen to."