Wayne Rooney's son Kai, 16, reveals he's out for the rest of the season in heartbreaking post after promising start to Man United career
Wayne Rooney's son Kai has revealed that he is out for the rest of the season in a heartbreaking post on Instagram.
The Manchester United youth star, 16, has enjoyed an impressive campaign so far at Old Trafford after making his debut for the U18s in January.
But Kai, who is the eldest son of Red Devils and England legend Wayne, is set for an extended period on the sidelines after picking up an injury.
'Disappointed to be out for the rest of the season,' the youngster posted on Thursday. 'Back stronger next pre-season.'
Kai, who is eligible for a professional contract at Manchester United next season after earning his first scholarship, signed off his post with a a love heart emoji.
Earlier this month, the Man United starlet signed with super agent Triple S Sports as he took a huge step forwards in his youth career.
Wayne Rooney's son Kai has revealed he is out for the rest of the season in a post on Instagram
Kai, who is the eldest son of Red Devils legend Wayne (left), is set for an extended period on the sidelines after picking up an injury: 'Disappointed to be out for the rest of the season'
The Man United youth star, 16, has enjoyed an impressive campaign so far at Old Trafford after making his debut for the U18s in January - and is expected to be a star of the future
Triple S Sports is owned by Paul Stretford, Wayne Rooney's long-term football agent who signed the former Everton and United forward when he was 17.
The agency also represents United defender Harry Maguire, Everton's James Garner and Wayne's 22-year-old cousin, Jake Rooney.
They also have a number of United academy players on their roster, including 18-year-old forward Shea Lacey and Bendito Mantato.
The 16-year-old youngster helped United's U16s win the Premier League Shield on Tuesday while his parents Wayne and Coleen proudly cheered him on in the stands.
Playing at United's training ground at Carrington, the Red Devils youth side carved out a comfortable 2-0 win over Burnley to lift the silverware.
