Washington DC mayor declares 'Wayne Rooney Day'

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A new holiday has been proclaimed in the United States following Wayne Rooney's move to D.C. United from Everton.

The 32-year-old was officially announced on Monday as the newest member and biggest signing in the 24-year history of the MLS outfit.

His arrival has been greeted with a degree of fanfare with mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, officially declaring a new holiday called "Wayne Rooney Day".

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Rooney's new career will officially begin on July 14 when the MLS side open their new stadium with a game against Vancouver Whitecaps.

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