Wayne Rooney set to be named new manager of Genoa

Englishman to take over at Serie B club

Rooney has been out of work since leaving Derby County in June

Wayne Rooney is set to be named the new manager of Italian Serie B club Genoa, according to reports in Italy. The former Manchester United and England striker has been out of work since leaving Derby County in June. Rooney has been linked with a number of jobs since then, including the Burnley and Everton managerial positions. However, it is believed that he has now agreed to take over at Genoa. Genoa are currently 14th in Serie B, having won just two of their first eight games of the season. Rooney will be tasked with improving the club's fortunes and guiding them back to Serie A. The Englishman has a good track record in management, having led Derby to the Championship play-off final in 2019. He also guided the Rams to safety in the Championship last season, despite the club being in administration. Rooney is a popular figure in England and his appointment at Genoa is likely to be well received by the club's fans. He will be hoping to make a similar impact at Genoa as he did at Derby and guide the club back to Serie A.