‘NEVER EXPECTED’ – Man Utd legend Roy Keane becomes a fashion model in new adidas advert with his dog

ROY KEANE launched a new career as a FASHION MODEL in a new advert alongside his dog.

The no-nonsense hardman took a leaf out of former team-mate David Beckham’s book as he posed for the camera in adidas’ new outdoor range.

Roy Keane proved a popular model in the new adidas launch

Roy Keane proved a popular model in the new adidas launch

The former Manchester United man was the face of the Spezial AW23 collection

The former Manchester United man was the face of the Spezial AW23 collection

He took a boat out on Lake Windermere in the clip

He took a boat out on Lake Windermere in the clip

In the video, Keane takes his dog Jet for a walk in the Lake District countryside – before driving a boat across the water.

Decked out in the various stylish jackets and trainers ready for winter, he reflected on his career, stepping away from the beautiful game and what a slower pace of life looks like now.

Keane 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.

“The biggest challenge for any sportsperson is actually when your career finishes.

“You almost know you’re never going to reach those highs again but you have to accept that.

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“I’ll never get that buzz from anything else in my life.

“Being in the dressing room winning stuff with good team-mates and good players… oh, honestly, it really is amazing.

“Life’s been pretty good to me in terms of my career and my family.

“I actually have a lot of contentment in my life.

“That can go sometimes but generally speaking, yeah I am pretty contented.”

Keane was a natural in front of the camera, having become a well-liked analyst on Sky Sports and ITV in the previous years.

To the pleasure of supporters, the former Manchester United captain went above and beyond by modeling the adidas autumn-winter apparel.

Keane even allowed a small smile in front of the camera

Keane even allowed a small smile in front of the camera

The yellow jacket was a popular addition

The yellow jacket was a popular addition

The Irishman was a natural in front of the camera

The Irishman was a natural in front of the camera

One said: “Never in my life did I expect to see Roy Keane as a model for fashion. Well played whoever has managed to convince him to take part.”

Another wrote: “Keano and adidas Spezial, it doesn’t get any better.”

A third added: “Legend, looks decent in the new gear.”

A fourth typed: “I love this man.”

And a final user simply commented: “Class.”

The adidas app will be the source of the Spezial line’s sales starting on November 16. The range features seven new shoes, t-shirts, joggers, outerwear pants, gold puffers, zip jackets, and beige coats.

The range was designed by Spezial founder Gary Aspden, with a large portion of the materials being recycled fabrics.

Various zip-up jackets made up part of the collection

Various zip-up jackets made up part of the collection 

Fans hailed the new career venture

Fans hailed the new career venture 

Jet featured in the promo video

Jet featured in the promo video

Keane looked dapper in the new threads

Keane looked dapper in the new threads

It was shot in the spectacular Lake District

It was shot in the spectacular Lake District

Seven pairs of trainers were released in the new range

Seven pairs of trainers were released in the new range