Wayne Rooney: Everton striker completes move to MLS side DC United

Everton striker Wayne Rooney has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Major League Soccer club DC United.

He will officially complete his move when the US mid-season transfer window opens on 10 July.

There is no transfer fee but it is understood DC United have agreed a compensation package with the Toffees.

The 32-year-old's deal is worth £10m, meaning he becomes the highest paid player in DC United's history.

Everton and DC United made the announcement simultaneously on Thursday afternoon.

Rooney will make his debut when the club open their new 20,000-capacity Audi Field Stadium on 14 July.

"Moving to America and MLS fulfils another career ambition for me," Rooney told the club website.

"I have the hunger to be a success here and will give DC 100% - as I have always done for every team I have ever played for. Now I can't wait to get on the pitch in a United shirt and join my new teammates to bring success to this club."

Manchester United and England's record goalscorer agreed a deal in principle last month but was undecided about leaving Everton halfway through his two-year contract.

He will leave the Premier League as its second highest goalscorer with 208 goals, bettered only by Alan Shearer (260).

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Comment posted by vulcanproject, at 16:10 28 Jun 2018
To think his career is over at 32 while Ronaldo is a year older and still at the top of his game. Winning European titles and driving Portugal on at major tournaments. One player achieved his potential through hard work and determination the other finds himself irrelevant after years of neglect on his physique and mindset.
Comment posted by AthleticoFantastico, at 15:54 28 Jun 2018
'There is no transfer fee but it is understood DC United have agreed a compensation package with the Toffees.'

Wonder how much Everton had to give them.
Comment posted by Rage Against The Numpty, at 16:10 28 Jun 2018
James Corden, Wayne Rooney............who else can we dump on the Yanks!?!?
Comment posted by Run that by me again, at 16:06 28 Jun 2018
As an Everton fan of over 35 years all i can say is "Good bye, laters, see ya" Never wanted you back in the first place. Waste of space and money. you were long past it about 4 years ago. You used EFC for a cash cow last season. Happy fan today!
Comment posted by Mertornottomert , at 15:44 28 Jun 2018
Immediately takes out shares in Wendys
Comment posted by return of the jock, at 15:43 28 Jun 2018
Bye then.
Comment posted by Essdee, at 16:07 28 Jun 2018
I can only assume that DC United have not seen Rooney play recently?
He was never the fastest, but whatever pace he did have is gone, and his eye for goal has massively diminished.
I guess that Rooney has gone there for the money, and DC United have bought him because of his name.
It’s almost guaranteed that he won’t stay there for his entire contract.
He’ll be be found out long before then.
Comment posted by SC, at 16:11 28 Jun 2018
3 years in the US, then 2 years in China to top up his millions. He'll be 37 then so just 8 more years playing in the Scottish Premier League to finish off
Comment posted by SmellyEllie, at 16:06 28 Jun 2018
Most over rated player ever. Good riddance.
Comment posted by Conscious, at 15:43 28 Jun 2018
DCU players will learn a ton from him. Good luck to the lad.
Comment posted by Rockin_Rog, at 16:11 28 Jun 2018
"moving to the MLS has always been a career ambition..." LOL. Funny he never mentioned it before it became clear that he couldn't hold down a 1st team place in the Premier League any more.

More like "getting a £10M payday in the twilight of my playing days has always been a career ambition..."
Comment posted by Finkelstein, at 16:23 28 Jun 2018
An overhyped very average player.

A terrible role model and a despicable individual.

Good riddance.
Comment posted by Thebluesarestayingup, at 16:17 28 Jun 2018
Does this mean we never have to have another HYS on Rooney ever again?

Thank **** for that!!
Comment posted by PH, at 15:58 28 Jun 2018
Surprised the yanks let him in with his drink driving record!
Comment posted by RoundTheOutside, at 15:41 28 Jun 2018
Good move for him! Still got the footballing brain, pace seems to have faded.
Comment posted by nick_tt, at 15:55 28 Jun 2018
there was no need for 20 articles throughout the whole summer...each one saying the same thing and confirming nothing.

one article wouldve done it

over the hill, over rated former england striker leaves for the US. Was rubbish for his last years at Utd and then Everton

good riddance

for all you kids..take note, this is not a role model nor an example of being a good pro sports start
Comment posted by Guy Fawkes, at 15:49 28 Jun 2018
That's a shock!

Said nobody.

Shouldn't Everton be giving them a compensation package?
Comment posted by Sooty Snipes, at 16:11 28 Jun 2018
The amazing decline of Wayne Rooney. Meanwhile we have Messi at 31 and Ronaldo at 33 still at the top and playing at the world cup. He peaked the year after Ronaldo left and he's been on a long decline since then. What we can't take away from him is he is both England and Manchester United top scorer. He could have been an even better palyer and had a longer career with a bit more dedication.
Comment posted by dms, at 16:47 28 Jun 2018
You can take the man out of Liverpool.

But you will never get his matching tracksuit off him.
Comment posted by William, at 16:05 28 Jun 2018
13. Posted by Paulinhos Paper Plates
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Will tear up the MLS. Absolute GOAT in late noughties

Do you know what the AT stands for in GOAT? Answer … all time...but in your case all time refers to the period of the late noughties

Idiot