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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Wayne Rooney's son Kai signs first sponsorship deal after notching 56 goals in a season

Wayne Rooney 's son, Kai, has followed up on a sensational season in Manchester United 's academy by signing a deal with Puma.

The 12-year-old hotshot scored a whopping 56 goals for his Red Devils youth team last term, putting his name on the map in a bid to follow in his father's legendary footsteps. Dad Wayne, who's currently in the United States after agreeing to become D.C. United 's new manager, has seen his son put pen to paper on a contract of his own, with the giant sportswear brand snapping him up.

On Kai's Instagram, a post to his 55,000 followers announcing the deal, which will see him don Puma boots and clothing, read: "Great to sign for @puma. Only see great." His 56-goal campaign for United came alongside teammate and Cristiano Ronaldo 's son, Cristiano Jr.

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