Wayne Rooney Birmingham City salary, contract details, payout and record

Wayne Rooney Birmingham City salary, contract details, payout and record

Wayne Rooney has clarified a key aspect of his potential financial settlement with Birmingham City following his dismissal from the Championship club, have a look at his salary and record

The Blues officially announced their separation from the English football icon on Tuesday, revealing that Rooney had managed to secure only two victories in the 15 games he led the team.

Wayne Rooney Birmingham City salary, contract details, payout and coaching record

Rooney Took Over From John

When Rooney controversially took over from John Eustace in October, Birmingham City was in sixth place. However, his tenure ended with a 3-0 defeat to Leeds on New Year’s Day, marking his last game in charge.

Despite expressing hope for strengthening the squad in the January transfer window in a post-match interview at Elland Road, the 38-year-old was not granted the opportunity.

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Birmingham’s new ownership is now on the lookout for their third manager of the season. According to the reports, John Eustace is still under contract with the club, but it remains uncertain whether and to what extent Birmingham is continuing to pay his salary or what his exact salary was.

Rooney has already clarified one aspect of his potential payout – addressing rumors about his reported £1.5 million annual salary as Birmingham boss upon his appointment.

Contrary to such reports, Rooney signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at St Andrew’s in October. If the initial reports had been accurate, his contract would have amounted to over £5 million had he completed its full term.

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While clubs sometimes pay managers the full contracted amount upon their departure, Rooney’s comments suggest that his payoff will be considerably less than the speculated £5 million, particularly given Birmingham’s current status in the English football’s second division. He was incharge of 15 games at the club, losing 9, drawing 4 and winning 2 to take 10 points from 45.

For context, Wayne Rooney was sacked by Birmingham City, a Championship side, after achieving only two wins in 15 matches. The 38-year-old, who signed a three-and-a-half-year deal in October, had expressed eagerness to elevate the club’s performance but fell short of expectations.

The decision to part ways was confirmed after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Leeds, less than 24 hours after Rooney criticized an “unacceptable” chant during the match.

The defeat was part of a string of disappointing results under Rooney’s leadership, prompting the club’s owners to seek a new manager.

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