The sons of Robin van Persie , Phil Neville and Darren Fletcher could be the Manchester City stars of the future . Because the trio , whose father 's made their name at United , have now spent over a year taking part in training sessions at the academy of their cross-town rivals . It is not known why the talented group have been pointed in City 's direction , although Shaqueel van Persie , eight , has also been training with United . Manchester United striker Robin van Persie 's son could be a future star of local rivals Manchester City . The sons of Darren Fletcher and Phil Neville , who made their names at United , are also training with City . The Premier League champions , however , have recently moved to their new £200m City Football Academy and offer a clear pathway to the first team . City 's philosophy is to see that each age group adopts a similar system to that used by the first team in a bid to ensure that , should youngsters be good enough , they can easily adjust to senior level . United , however , are well-stocked with talent at youth levels and many find it difficult to make the grade . Premier League champions Man City have recently moved to their new £200m City Football Academy . Van Persie Jnr , eight , has already showcased his talents to a wider audience . In January , he starred alongside his dad in an advertising campaign for BT Sport . The youngster is taught a number of freestyle tricks on the streets of Manchester by his old man before the pair take part in a two-vs-two game with a couple of unsuspecting locals . Showing finishing skills his dad , who cost United £24m , would be proud of , Shaqueel scores the winning goal before the father and son team head home . A proud Van Persie said last year : 'He plays for his local team with his friends and he got scouted and now he is playing for both Manchester United and Manchester City . 'In about a year or so he will have to make his mind up . Van Persie Jnr starred alongside his dad in an advertising campaign for BT Sport at the start of the year . Van Persie says his son will have to make his mind up between Manchester United and rivals City next year . 'He shares my passion of being involved with loads of sports . 'His timing is incredible . ' Harvey Neville , 12 , plays for his school , St Bede 's , where a number of City 's academy stars study . The Independent Catholic college , close to City 's old Maine Road stomping ground , can boast the likes of ex-Liverpool man Neil Mellor , former Oldham captain Mike Milligan and brothers Will and Michael Keane , who currently play for United and Burnley , among its alumni .
Robin van Persie 's next year son is training with Manchester City . Sons of Phil Neville and Darren Fletcher also attending the City academy . Premier League champions recently moved to £200m Football Academy .