Wayne Rooney move to DC United to be confirmed on Thursday
Posted Thursday, June 28, 2018 by Skysports.com
Wayne Rooney will meet the media in Washington on Monday
Wayne Rooney will be confirmed as a DC United player on Thursday, Sky sources understand.
The 32-year-old will hold a news conference at the MLS club on Monday after they agreed terms with Everton and Rooney's agent Paul Stretford.
Rooney is understood to have secured a visa and work permit and could begin training with his new team-mates by the end of the week.
Rooney is expected to return to Everton as a coach at a later date
However, England's record goalscorer cannot officially become a DC United player until their transfer window opens on July 10.
He could then make his debut against four days later against Vancouver Whitecaps at the opening of the new ï¿¡140m 20,000-seater Audi Field stadium in Washington.
Once his MLS career is over, Rooney is expected to return to Goodison Park as a coach after reportedly negotiating a deal with Everton.
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