![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/as-savage-jr-plays-for-man-utd-heres-the-other-kids-trying-to-follow-their-dad/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SPORT-PREVIEW-FOOTBALLERS-KIDS.jpg&description=EMOTIONAL Robbie Savage had the honour of announcing his son's arrival on the pitch as Charlie Savage made his Manchester United debut. Savage Jr, then 18, came off the bench for the final five minutes in the Champions League last December to become the latest boy wonder to fill the boots of his famous father. "Coming on for Man Utd, Charlie Savage for Juan Mata...""Wow, I never believed I'd say those words, what a proud day!"A lovely moment as @RobbieSavage8 introduces his son for his Man Utd debut ❤️#UCL pic.twitter.com/4NLKC4BTgv— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 8, 2021 Savage Sr was on co-commentary duty and 'started to tear up' as he announced his son's arrival - with Charlie making strides in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy this season. Wayne Rooney's son Kai also signed terms with United in 2020. Proud dad Wazza announced the news his then-11-year-old had penned a deal with his old club as he shared a snap of him and Coleen alongside the boy wonder. But he won't be the first son looking to fulfil the great expectations they were born with. Offspring of legends like Zinedine Zidane and Patrick Kluivert are also looking to make their own way in the footballing world while dealing with the pressure of their iconic surnames. And Maxim Gullit, son of Ruud and great nephew of Johan Cruyff, is in the same boat and came off the bench for Jong AZ Alkmaar for his first taste of senior action. Wayne Rooney's son Kai signed for Manchester United in December 2020Credit: Instagram Justin Kluivert, son of Patrick, is one of a group of young footballers aiming to follow in their fathers' legendary footstepsCredit: Instagram @patrickkluivert9 Here, SunSport takes a look at the other youngsters aiming to follow in their fathers' giant footsteps... Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 12 Cristiano Jr is on the books at Man Utd with dad Ronaldo Cristiano Jr has a heavy legacy to live up to if he attempts to emulate his five-time Ballon d'Or-winning father Ronaldo. The youn){kind=link}
EMOTIONAL Robbie Savage had the honour of announcing his son’s arrival on the pitch as Charlie Savage made his Manchester United debut.
Savage Jr, then 18, came off the bench for the final five minutes in the Champions League last December to become the latest boy wonder to fill the boots of his famous father.
“Coming on for Man Utd, Charlie Savage for Juan Mata…””Wow, I never believed I’d say those words, what a proud day!”A lovely moment as @RobbieSavage8 introduces his son for his Man Utd debut ❤️#UCL pic.twitter.com/4NLKC4BTgv
Savage Sr was on co-commentary duty and ‘started to tear up’ as he announced his son’s arrival – with Charlie making strides in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy this season.
Wayne Rooney’s son Kai also signed terms with United in 2020.