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Robin van Persie has become the latest Old Trafford star to send his young son to Manchester City’s academy.

It’s another startling internal snub for United in a difficult season – and a great boost for bitter rivals City, the Sunday People reports.

Van Persie sees his boy, Shaqueel, join the sons of United midfielder Darren Fletcher and coach Phil Neville at the Blues academy.

Neville’s youngster was at City while he was skipper at Everton.

But the decision by three high profile United figures to send their sons to City’s academy will surprise many.