Wayne Rooney has said he would be open to joining former teammate Michael Carrick’s coaching staff if he takes over as Manchester United interim manager following the departure of Ruben Amorims last week.
Rooney made 559 appearances and scored 253 goals during a trophy-laden 13-year spell as a player for the club. He retired in 2021 and held managerial roles at Derby County, DC United, Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle.
When asked if he would consider joining Carrick’s coaching department, the 40-year-old responded on the The BBC Wayne Rooney Show: “Of course I would. It’s a no-brainer.
“By the way, I’m not asking for work here.
“Just to let everyone know, if I was asked to go, of course I would. The appointment of the manager is the most important thing.”
Following his retirement from football in 2018, Carrick remained at United as part of Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff and was also part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad when the Portuguese was sacked.
Carrick, who had a brief spell as interim boss following Solskjaer’s dismissal in 2021, spent two-and-a-half years as Middlesbrough manager, from October 2022 to June 2025.
“I think it would be a really good solution,” Rooney said.
“Michael loves the football club and he would step in to do a job if he could.
“He lives and breathes this club – that’s what the club needs.”
United, seventh in the Premier League, face Manchester City on Saturday.
