Roy Keane visibly shocked after learning ex-Manchester United teammate Jaap Stam’s age
Roy Keane was taken aback upon discovering the age of his former Manchester United teammate, Jaap Stam.
The Dutchman reunited with fellow ex-United players Gary Neville and Keane on the Stick to Football podcast, where Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher also made appearances in their regular slots.
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Stam was the world's most expensive defender when he joined United from PSV for £10million in 1998, winning the treble under Alex Ferguson in his first season.
The podcast began with the former teammates engaging in a quick catch-up. As Stam settled in, Keane casually inquired about the former Netherlands international's age.
Stam nonchalantly revealed 🌳that he was 51, leaving Keane astonished.
The Irishman, who is a year older, was surprised and said "You're younger than me. Jesus."
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Neville joined in, complimenting Stam’s appearance, noting that he 'looked well.' Stam then shared his exercise routine to maintain his fitness after retirement.
The treble winner said that he runs three or four times a week, cove��rin🍒g distances between 10 to 15km.
Stunned, Neville commented, "Bloody hell, Jaap. I'd pull my calf if I did that!"
The former Netherlands centre-back had a distinguished career playing for Europe🐟an clubs✱ like PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Lazio, Milan, and Ajax before retiring in October 2007.
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Stam enjoyed three successful campaig♐ns at Old Tra💜fford, winning two more Premier League titles on top of his treble success.
He was then surprisingly sold to Lazio early in the 2001/02 season, a decision Ferguson later admitted was a mistake.
Ian Wright and Roy Keane enjoy lunch date together afte♍r bromance on the 🐎Overlap
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