Wayne Rooney Sets His Sights on Premier League Return with Birmingham City

After leaving DC United, Wayne Rooney has stepped into the managerial hot seat at Birmingham City, signing a three-and-a-half year deal with the Championship side. The 37-year-old is no stranger to the managerial game, having previously managed Derby County in the Championship and League One.

Birmingham City’s new manager Wayne Rooney aims to take the club back to the Premier League.

Rooney is confident that he can fulfill his own ambition of managing in the Premier League, and is determined to end Birmingham City’s 12-year wait for a top-flight return. The pressure is on, but Rooney is relishing the challenge. “It’s more pressure as well, which I love,” he said. “I love the fact we are in a good position. I love the challenge and I love the pressure of it, and that’s something I’ve dealt with since I was a young kid coming through at 16.”

“The goal for the club and myself is to get this club back to the Premier League.”

• Wayne Rooney

Rooney’s appointment came after Birmingham City made the decision to sack John Eustace, who had led the club to back-to-back wins, leaving them sixth in the Championship table. The new manager has a lot of work to do, but is focused on getting the club back to the top flight.

A Premier League stadium, where Birmingham City hope to return soon.

With high expectations and a lot of pressure, Rooney is undaunted. He knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and is determined to make it happen. “It’s an ambition of mine and it is an ambition of the club’s, and we are putting everything in place to make sure we do that in the near future,” he said.

Birmingham City fans will be hoping that Rooney can work his magic and take the club back to the Premier League. With his experience and determination, it’s hard not to believe that he can make it happen.

Wayne Rooney addresses the media as Birmingham City’s new manager.