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USMNT midfielder Arriola looking forward to Rooney reunion after joining Swansea on loan

Swansea City loanee Paul Arriola will face former team-mate Wayne Rooney later this year in a late-season Championship clash of personal significance.

Rooney, now managing Derby County, was a mentor of sorts for the winger when they were together at D.C. United. Since then, Arriola has overcome a torn ACL to regain a role in the U.S. men's national team squad and earned a transfer move to Europe.

Arriola and the Swans will face Rooney's squad on May 1.

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What did Arriola say about Rooney?

“Playing with Wayne Rooney was amazing," Arriola told Swansea City's club website.