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Manchester United has snapped up a young soccer star. Some of you may be thinking it must be Brazilian wonderboy Lucas Rodrigues. Sorry to disappoint you but Lucas is not the guy. This football mad kid who was snapped up by MU is only 5 years old!
Old Trafford scouts spotted Charlie Jackson’s incredible soccer skills when he was just three but had to wait until he was old enough to join their development centre.
Charlie, who lives with his parents and older brother Jake, 12, in Denton, Greater Manchester, now trains with top-rated youngsters almost all a year older than him. And coaches are tipping him as potential superstar of the future.
Charlie Jackson
Parents Andy and Claire, both 38, said they could not be happier he has joined the Red Devils, even though the family are all fans of bitter English Premier League rivals Manchester City.
Accountant Andy, who has a season ticket at the Etihad Stadium, admitted it had taken a bit of persuasion to get Charlie to wear the United badge.
Charlie Javckson with his father Andy Jackson
Andy said: “His idols are Joe Hart and Mario Balotelli and at first he was mortified that he would be training with United, but he seems to be getting over that bit now. He loves it.
“He loves training with the club and it’s an amazing opportunity for him. Everywhere we go people notice him because of his football talent. People just stand and watch him. They can’t believe he’s only five because he’s so good.”
Charlie, who, was spotted by United while playing at a local soccer scheme called Footytotz, a community football programme for boys and girls.
Andy said he has no long-term goals for his son. He added: “There’s no pressure, but it would be nice if he plays for City one day.”
‘We haven’t set him any long-term goals. The moment he stops enjoying football is the moment we look at doing something else with him.
The toddler impressed Red Devils scouts with his control and movement