Wayne Rooney's son joins Manchester United's academy

Wayne Rooney's six year-old son, Kai Rooney has joined Manchester United's youth development squad, reports say.

Published 10th Oct 2016

Wayne Rooney's six year-old son, Kai Rooney has joined Manchester United's academy, reports say.

The talented youngster has been attending training sessions at the Salford training ground with other talented children as part of the team's youth development squad.

The eldest son of Wayne Rooney, is not new to the professional world of football having acted as his dad's mascot in recent seasons.

The development squad prepares young players for potential careers in football before they can officially join United when they are aged 10 or 11.