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Rooney to become one of MLS’ highest paid players

Wayne Rooney is set to become one of Major League Soccer’s highest paid players should he join D.C. United, reports the Washington Post .

Rooney would stand to make anywhere between $5 million and $8M a season (£3.7M - £6M), while the top earner in MLS this season, Sebastian Giovinco, makes $7.1M (£5.2M) per season.

The basics for a deal have been agreed to between Rooney and D.