Roy Keane has welcomed his third grandchild, sharing the joyous news with his 2.3 million Instagram followers.
The 53-year-old former Manchester United captain posted a heartwarming photograph of himself cradling his newborn grandson on Thursday.
True to his no-nonsense style, Keane captioned the tender moment simply: "My new grandson, big baby".
The post quickly garnered thousands of likes and congratulatory messages from fans and fellow football personalities alike.
Roy Keane shared pictures on social media of his new grandson
The image reveals a rarely seen softer side to the football pundit, who is more commonly known for his withering assessments of Premier League footballers on television.
Fans are accustomed to seeing Keane snarling on their screens as he delivers his trademark blunt critiques.
The heartmelting snap offers a stark contrast to his tough-man image that has defined his public persona since his playing days.
Keane and his wife Theresa Doyle have been married since 1997, after meeting while he was playing for Nottingham Forest in 1992.
The couple have five children together - Shannon, Aidan, Alanna, Leah and Caragh.
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Keane first became a grandfather in 2021 and occasionally shares sweet snaps of his two eldest grandchildren on social media.
It remains unclear which of his five children is the parent of his newest grandson.
The Cork native has the names of each of his children tattooed on his right arm.
Fans and football figures were quick to congratulate the Sky Sports pundit on his new arrival.
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Roy Keane is a popular figure in broadcasting circlesITVManchester United commented: "Just in time for kick-off", referring to Thursday's Europa League quarter-final against Lyon.
Former Republic of Ireland teammate Robbie Keane simply posted: "Congrats".
Manchester City ambassador Shaun Wright-Phillips added: "Congratulations".
Gary Neville, Keane's co-host on The Overlap, also sent his well wishes.
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Keane's daughter Leah is engaged to Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who scored on his England debut against Republic of Ireland last November.
Keane was working as a pundit for ITV during that match and quipped about the upcoming wedding: "It's not done and dusted yet. Things can change very quickly in the Keane household."
He later clarified he was joking, adding: "He's a nice kid, his family has done a great job."
Despite his reputation for being notoriously private about his personal life, Keane occasionally gives fans glimpses into his family moments through social media.
