The Management of Birmingham City have confirmed the appointment of  Wayne Rooney has their new manager after parting ways with John Eustace. 

The Manchester United Legend will be in charge of the Championship side for three and half years deal, the club announced on Wednesday. Rooney left his role as D.C. United head coach on Sunday after his side failed to reach the Major League Soccer playoffs for a second successive season and joined Birmingham, replacing John Eustace as manager where  NFL legend Tom Brady became a minority owner and advisory board chair in August

Rooney’s former teammates Ashley Cole, whom he played with at England, and John O’Shea, whom he shared time with at Manchester United, will join his coaching staff.

“I have been building my managerial career, putting myself in challenging environments, to get me ready for this opportunity,” Rooney said in a statement. It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can’t wait to get started.”

“Wayne is a born winner,” Birmingham co-owner Tom Wagner said. “We believe, with the support of his coaching staff, the club, and our supporters, he will take Blues forward on the next stage of our journey. His playing philosophy will help to realise the ambitions we have set for Birmingham City. “Wayne has been preparing for an opportunity like this since he embarked on his coaching education whilst still a player at Manchester United. He and his staff have the full support of the board and everyone at the football club.”