Minutes prior to kick-off of Palace’s Premier League opener against Arsenal at Selhurst Park, the Eagles confirmed the departure of their Belgian striker.
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The former England striker has moved to Turkey after his Liverpool contract expired following six years at Anfield.
Derby County have completed the sensational signing of Wayne Rooney on an 18-month contract from DC United, with the former England captain joining the club in January 2020.
British media reported on Monday that the 33-year-old was in advanced talks to join the second-tier club despite having two years remaining on his contract with MLS side DC United.
Wayne Rooney grabbed the headlines in Major League Soccer on Wednesday when he scored an incredible goal for DC United with a strike from inside his own half for the second time in his career.
Wayne Rooney scored two goals and assisted another as his DC United side won 3-1 against New York City FC to secure their Major League Soccer playoff place.
The team was with two wins in 14 matches and had been eliminated from the US Open Cup.
England’s record goalscorer rejoined the Toffees after 13 years at Manchester United, where he is also the all-time leading scorer, last summer but has left just 12 months later for a new challenge in the United States.
Allardyce made the disclosure on Friday at a news conference, ahead of Sunday’s game at West Ham United.