Watch: Barry Keoghan and Frank Stapleton star in Manchester United's new kit launch

"You can't beat an Original," is the title of the promotion.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024 - 11:09

Andrew Horgan

Roy Keane didn't receive the call back to help launch Manchester United's newest third kit but the Irish connection remains strong in their latest promotion.

Last summer, Keane returned to work with United for the first time in 18 years to ask the club's fans 'so you're a devil are ya?' in his strong Cork accent as United unveiled their third choice strip.

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But this time he left it to the professionals as Dublin actor Barry Keoghan was the star of the show, although he did have a little help with a brief cameo from fellow Dub Frank Stapleton, a legend for both the Republic of Ireland and Manchester United.

The video itself is a bit of a throwback to a time when United were much more successful with some other famous faces from that era making an appearance although there is also a link to the current day with Rasmus Højlund, Alejandro Garnacho, and Kobbie Mainoo - three of the players that will be wearing the shirt in the coming season, which they kick-off on Friday night - getting involved.

The price of the jersey ranges from €141 for an adult's long sleeve version to €47 for babies.