Roy Keane confirms Sky Sports departure plans after citing fan headbutt
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Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has revealed plans to relocate abroad within the next couple of years, with Switzerland emerging as his preferred destination.
The surprise announcement came during filming of The Overlap's 'On Tour' episode in Turin, where the Sky Sports pundit shared his future intentions with fellow broadcasters.
"In the next couple of years, I reckon I will be moving abroad... putting it out there," Keane disclosed to his colleagues.
When pressed about his potential destination by Jamie Carragher, Keane responded: "Do you know what, Switzerland, maybe? Switzerland is beautiful."
The revelation came during a candid conversation with fellow pundits Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Gary Neville while filming in Italy.
The discussion took place during the latest episode of The Overlap's 'On Tour' series, where the former footballers-turned-broadcasters gathered in Turin.
Roy Keane has admitted he wants to leave punditry in the next decade
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This announcement follows Keane's established presence as a regular contributor to The Overlap, where he frequently shares insights alongside his broadcasting colleagues.
The timing of Keane's disclosure suggests a carefully considered decision about his future plans.
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Keane currently serves as a football pundit for both ITV and Sky Sports, roles he has held since departing from management in 2011.
His transition to broadcasting followed a distinguished playing career, primarily at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, where he collected numerous prestigious honours.
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After leaving United in 2005, Keane had a brief spell at Celtic before retiring in 2006.
He subsequently ventured into management, taking charge at both Sunderland and Ipswich Town, before leaving his last managerial post at Portman Road in January 2011.
Since then, he has established himself as one of football's most prominent television personalities.
Roy Keane wants to move to Switzerland when he quits football for good
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This latest revelation aligns with Keane's comments from last August, where he expressed his intention to step away from punditry within the next decade.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Keane had voiced frustrations about the challenges of his current role.
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Roy Keane was headbutted by Scott Law, who was found guilty of common assault earlier this year
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"I love football, but the hassle of matches, getting to games, and the hassle of fans - I was in court a few months ago with somebody head-butting me - do you think I enjoy that side of it? Absolutely not," he had stated.
The pundit specifically highlighted the difficulties of match-day logistics, noting: "Getting to the games, parking up, people shouting your name - good stuff, bad stuff - that's a nuisance."
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