David Beckham sends heartfelt message to son Romeo as he reveals shocking exit from football
Legendary footballer David Beckham knows that living up to his namesake won’t be easy. Even for his talented son, Romeo Beckham, who seemed destined to join his old man on the pitch. Alas, it was not meant to be. After spending years attempting to follow in his dad’s footsteps, the 22-year-old has reportedly announced his departure from the beautiful game.
Word is, Romeo has decided to abandon his dreams of becoming a professional footballer in favor of pursuing a new career in the high-stakes world of fashion. It comes as no surprise that his doting mum, Victoria Beckham, would have been the catalyst for this exciting new venture. According to trusted sources, Romeo has recently signed on with top Parisian fashion agent, Safe Management.
With a newfound dedication to fashion, Romeo isn’t going quietly into the night. A well-placed informant has shared with us the youngster’s sights are set on conquering the global fashion landscape, boasting about collaborations with "massive brands" and "working tirelessly" to realize his goals.
Meanwhile, Papa Beckham celebrated his son’s 22nd birthday by showering him with love, via a heartwarming message on Instagram: "Happy 22nd Birthday to my beautiful boy… We’re so proud of the man you’ve become! Kind, passionate, and hardworking… I hope your day is as amazing as you are. Love you mate so much". Aw.
But Romeo won’t be the first, nor likely the last, of Beckham’s children to pivot from professional football. His sibling, Brooklyn Beckham, took a bold path as well, opting not to accept a scholarship offer to Arsenal in 2015. Instead, Brooklyn dived into the world of fashion too, landing lucrative modelling and photography contracts.
There you have it, folks, two talented youngsters with their heads turned in opposite directions – towards (and away from) the world’s most thrilling and demanding pitch. It remains to be seen just how well they’ll excel (or otherwise) in their chosen path.
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