Coleen Rooney has shared her delight after son Kai passed all of his GCSEs and secured a place in sixth form.
The 16-year-old Manchester United academy prospect marked results day with his mum. Coleen posted a photograph of the pair grinning together as she celebrated his success.
The result adds another school milestone to Coleen’s family posts, after she shared a back-to-school photograph of her four sons in uniform. This time, her message focused on Kai’s achievement while managing a demanding football schedule.
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Coleen Rooney celebrates Kai’s GCSE results
Writing on Instagram, Coleen told her followers: “GCSE results day!! Super proud @kairooney.10… Great results, especially with a busy schedule, all passed and a place in 6th form!! We love you.”
Fans gushed in the comments, especially over how grown up Kai is getting. One person said: “Wow they grow up to quick.”
Another wrote: “Omg, your boys are that age already.”
Someone else added: “Place in sixth form? Lad looks 20.”
Kai is Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s eldest son. He has combined his schoolwork with life in Manchester United’s youth set-up, where he hopes to continue developing his football career.
His GCSE success comes at a significant point in his time with United.
According to the Mirror, Kai has signed a first-year scholarship with the club. He will remain in education as part of the youth programme and could agree professional terms after turning 17.
Wayne Rooney on missing his own GCSEs
Kai’s academic achievement differs from his dad’s experience at the same stage. Wayne previously explained that he did not sit his GCSEs, although he pursued his own education later during his playing career.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Wayne said: “It’s no secret that I didn’t even take GCSEs but I think people assume because of that that I’m not educated, which is really wrong.”
He explained that he made a conscious effort to learn about subjects including Black history and religion. Wayne said this helped him understand and communicate with team-mates from different backgrounds.
For Kai, the GCSE update marks another major step as he continues juggling education with his ambitions at Manchester United.
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