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Kai Rooney makes Manchester United Under-21 debut in 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest
October 17, 2026 at 02:55 PM
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Kai Rooney, 16-year-old son of Wayne Rooney, made his Manchester United Under-21 debut in a 3-2 Premier League 2 loss to Nottingham Forest.
- Kai came on as a substitute in the 77th minute with the score tied 2-2.
- Nottingham Forest secured the 3-2 victory, scoring the winning goal two minutes after his introduction.
- Kai had made his Under-19 debut in the UEFA Youth League against Atletico Madrid, another United defeat.
- In July, Kai signed a two-year academy scholarship that may become a three-year professional contract worth about £50,000 annually.

