Man Utd sign former Premier League star’s son and hand him No7 shirt as fans say ‘remember the name’

Silva Mexes, a 14-year-old prоspect from Ipswich, has been officially signed by Manchester United.

At the club’s Carrington training complex, fourteen-year-old Silva posted a selfie wearing the No. 7 jersey, confirming his transfer to Old Trafford.

Silva Mexes has signed for Man Utd4Silva Mexes has signed for Man UtdCredit: INSTAGRAM @silva.mteThe teenager has joined from Ipswich Town4The teenager has joined from Ipswich TownCredit: INSTAGRAM @silva.mteHe is the son of Premier League icon Robert Earnshaw

His famous father, Premier League legend Robert Earnshaw, is his father.Copyright Robert EarnshawThe gorgeous young sensation announced his deal with Manchester United on Instagram, writing, “Very proud moment for me and my family to announce my signing.”To everyone who has supported me thus far, I am eternally grateful. The job begins immediately. #ManchesterUnited #signing #blessed.

Robert Earnshaw, a legend in the Premier League, is Mexes’s father.

On social media, his father shared an emotional message.“This is really really special,” Earnshaw exclaimed. Manchester United’s academy has recruited my amazing kid, Silva Mexes Tyler-Earnshaw, better known as Silva Mexes.

My pride has no bounds. It is a joy to witness his perseverance as he pursues his passion and embarks on this path. Big brother, you have my undying affection.

I am the biggest fan of yours. No matter what, you have my full backing because I believe in you and your abilities. Continue to excel.

The adolescent was courted by other Premier League giants, but he ultimately decided to commit to Manchester United.As a response to the news, fans flocked to social media, with one user jotting down: “Remember the nаme.”

“One for the future!” another person said.”Silva Mexes is still a young player, but he has big potential,” a third commenter said. We will observe his progress.

And a fourth one said, “Another starboy!”

A number of club greats, like David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Eric Cantona, have worn the esteemed No. 7 jersey, which the kid proudly displayed.

Mason Mount of the senior squad is presently donning it.Earnshaw, now 43 years old, had a 17-year playing career that took him through the Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two, and the Major League Soccer.

To this day, no player has ever scored a hat trιck in more than one English football league division, not to mention the Premier League, the League Cup, the FA Cup, and an international match.

Before playing for West Brom, Norwich, Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Blackpool, Toronto FC, Chicago Fire, and Vancouver Whitecaps, Earnshaw began his professional career with Cardiff.His time in the Major League Soccer ended in 2015.

Wales also gave the striker 59 caps..

Mexes is the son of Robert Earnshaw4Mexes is the son of Robert EarnshawCredit: PA:Empics Sport