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Wayne Rooney’s ban from Kai, son’s release heartbreak, Man United icon’s golden contract rule

Kai Rooney has already been making his way through the ranks at father Wayne's former club Man United but things haven't always been easy

By Tom Victor · Manchester Evening News

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Kai Rooney previously asked father Wayne to stop attending his grassroots matches due to overwhelming crowd attention.
Wayne Rooney stated he wants Kai to earn football contracts purely on his own merits.
Kai's younger brother Cass experienced academy heartbreak after being released by Everton at under-7 level.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Kai Rooney once asked his father, Wayne Rooney, to stop attending his grassroots football matches because crowds swarmed the former Manchester United captain. Speaking in past appearances and the documentary The Real Rooneys, the Rooney family detailed the challenges Kai faces managing immense public attention while progressing through United's academy system.

The article also highlights how Kai's younger brother Cass experienced release from Everton's Under-7s setup before returning to grassroots football. Meanwhile, Wayne insisted Kai must earn his scholarship and future professional contracts strictly on his own merit rather than his famous surname.

Read the full article on Manchester Evening News