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Rooney’s 11-year-old son Kai signs for Man United academy

December 18, 2020
In this Thursday, March 5, 2020 file photo, Derby’s Wayne Rooney (left) and Manchester United’s Jesse Lindgard run for the ball during the FA Cup fifth-round match between Derby County and Manchester United at Pride Park in Derby, England.
In this Thursday, March 5, 2020 file photo, Derby’s Wayne Rooney (left) and Manchester United’s Jesse Lindgard run for the ball during the FA Cup fifth-round match between Derby County and Manchester United at Pride Park in Derby, England.

MANCHESTER, England (AP):

One of Wayne Rooney's sons has followed in his father's footsteps by signing for Manchester United.

United's record goalscorer posted a picture on social media of the 11-year-old Kai, the oldest of his four sons, signing a contract to join the Premier League club's youth academy.

"Proud day," Rooney posted on Instagram. "Kai signing for @manchesterunited. Keep up the hard work son."

The 38-year-old Rooney is currently interim manager of Derby in the second division.

The former England striker had a glittering 13-year career at Old Trafford, scoring 253 times in 559 appearances.

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