Wayne Rooney quit Derby 'to spend more time with family'

Wayne Rooney's shock decision to quit his role as Derby manager was reportedly down to wanting to spend more time with his wife Coleen and their children.

The former footballer, 36, departed just three days before the Rams were due to report for pre-season training, with local property group Clowes Developments submitting a bid for the club on Thursday after buying Pride Park from former owner Mel Morris.

A source told The Mirror: 'Wayne's always had pre-season tours, World Cups, Euros. He's not had a summer off since he was a kid himself. 

'He wants to spend the summer holidays with his boys. They break up from school soon and he just wants to spend a lot more time with them and Coleen. 

'If he'd stayed at Derby then he'd have to be back at work in a week or so, preparing for the new season. That would have given him hardly any time with the ­children. He just wants to enjoy a full summer with his kids – it'll be boss.'

While he's planning to step back, the insider insisted he is not quitting football for good, saying he would return if the right opportunity came up.

Wayne and Coleen are parents to sons Kai, 12, Klay, nine, Kit, six, and Cass, four. 

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Wayne Rooney for comment. 

Wayne and Coleen are currently enjoying a holiday in Ibiza with a group of friends including former Manchester United captain Michael Carrick and West Brom manager Steve Bruce's son Alex. 

The couple were all smiles as they posed in different scenic locations on the tropical Island.

Alongside one Instagram post, Coleen wrote: 'Magical memories, great friends, lots of belly laughs!! Very much needed'.

Video: Wayne Rooney reacts to Derby relegation in April (Mirror)

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