Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney lands new job working alongside fellow Premier League icon
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney has landed a new job which will see him work alongside a fellow Premier League icon.
Wazza, 39, has been on the hunt for a fresh gig after
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Wayne Rooney has landed a new job after leaving Plymouth Argyle
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The Man Utd legend is set to link up with another Premier League icon
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And it marked another underwhelming dugout performance following spells at Derby, DC United and Birmingham.
Rooney has since
He also captained and managed England at Soccer Aid earlier this month, scoring the fastest goal in the charity match's history before ex-United teammate Carlos Tevez banged in four to hand victory to a World XI.
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However, Rooney is now truly back in the beautiful game after landing a new job.
But it is not another managerial stint for England's former captain.
Instead, Rooney has linked up with a luxury training camp for children called
The company organises half-term retreats for kids and their parents in exotic locations like Cyprus, Portugal and the Maldives.
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The children get to spend their time playing football and learning from legends like Rooney.
While parents have plenty of free time to rest and relax by the pool.
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Rooney has joined Football Escapes to coach children's football at luxury locations
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Rooney is heading back to Dubai after coaching there earlier this year
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Now, Rooney will get his boots back on for an October retreat to Dubai, having previously worked for them during an event in February.
He will teach aspiring youngsters the ropes alongside a fellow Premier League icon in ex-Tottenham and England defender Michael Dawson.
But training with Rooney doesn't come cheap.
Football Escapes are advertising a seven-day stay for a family of four at the 5-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel for £8499 on their website – and that's BEFORE flights.
A statement read: 'By popular demand, Wayne Rooney will be returning to Dubai, alongside Michael Dawson, for a week of Football Escapes magic this October Half Term, 20th - 24th October 2025.
'The kids will train daily, in their personalised kit, with our ambassadors and UEFA-qualified coaches, building their confidence and their skills with coaching from none other than Wayne Rooney.
'Including daily coaching from Wayne Rooney, a signed shirt, our incredible Parents' Match, a medals ceremony to round off the week, and of course a stay for you and your family at the world class Jumeirah Beach Hotel Resort in Dubai.'
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Rooney will coach alongside Michael Dawson
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The former defender starred for Tottenham and England
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