Wayne Rooney Reportedly Signs £800,000 Worth BBC Match Of The Day Deal After Gary Linekar's Exit

Former England footballer Wayne Rooney has reportedly signed a deal worth a whopping amount of £800,000 to become a pundit on Match of the Day beginning next season. With Gary Linekar departing as the BBC's premier programme show's host, Rooney is all set to replace him in the role.

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According to The Sun, the likes of Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates will also accompany the Manchester United Legend to host Match of The Day and its Sunday counterpart Match of The Day 2. The 39-year-old was notably dismissed as Plymouth manager on New Year's Eve and has been in discussions to get involved as a pundit for both BBC and Sky Sports.

Wayne Rooney vs Arsenal
2005 FA Cup Final

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Reports claim that the contract extends for two years and will feature in the World Cup as a pundit alongside Alan Shearer, Jurgen Klinsmann, Rio Ferdinand and Joe Hart.

Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's leading goal-scorer

Meanwhile, Rooney is Manchester United's leading goal-scorer, having netted 183 goals in 393 after making his first appearance for the decorated club in 2004. At the time of his retirement, the veteran was also the highest goal-scorer for England but Harry Kane broke his record.

As far as the Englishman's career as a manager goes, he has managed teams like Derby, DC United, Birmingham and Plymouth.