Career switch? Roy Keane turns model for Adidas, fans stunned
Roy Keane -former Manchester United captain — has made a surprising career move, shifting from football punditry to fashion modeling for Adidas' latest clothing brand campaign.
The 52-year-old, known for his strong opinions on football, posed with his dog Jet to showcase the sport brand's newest outdoor range.
The advertisement features Roy walking his dog in the picturesque Lake District and navigating a boat on the water. Clad in stylish jackets, trousers, and trainers, the football star exudes sophistication, appearing prepared for the upcoming winter months.
After viewing the advertisement, fans took to social media expressing a mix of astonishment and admiration.
One individual commented, «Never in my life did I expect to see Roy Keane as a model for fashion. Well played to whoever has managed to convince him to take part.» Another said, «Keano and Adidas Spezial, it doesn't get any better.» A third fan added, «Legend, looks decent in the new gear.»
Echoing the sentiment, another individual expressed, «I love this man.» A fifth admirer simply commented, «Class.» The Spezial collection is scheduled for release on November 16 through the Adidas app, featuring a range of items such as zip jackets, a beige coat, a gold puffer jacket, outerwear trousers, t-shirts, jogging bottoms, headwear, and a variety of new trainers.
Designed by Spezial founder Gary Aspden, a significant portion of the collection is crafted from recycled fabrics.
Talking about his career, Keane who retired in 2006, said: «I played to win from when I was eight or nine years of age. You were literally on the biggest roller coaster of your life.
The highs are extreme and the lows… my goodness. But sometimes you have to lose to win.»
He added: «The
