A HIGH-PROFILE celebrity managed to dodge the spotlight at Arsenal’s trophy parade by turning up in disguise.
It was a tough Saturday for Gooners as to in an agonising final penalty shootout.
Romeo Beckham turned up to the Arsenal bus parade in disguise Credit: http://www.instagram.com/romeobeckham/?hl=en
Arsenal paraded their Premier League trophy around the streets of North London Credit: Getty
But they took over North London on Sunday to make sure the players and felt the love after a Premier League-winning season.
It is estimated that lined the streets to celebrate their first Prem title in 22 years.
And in amongst that raucous crowd was a famous name more commonly associated with .
But this Beckham – Romeo – has been a lifelong Arsenal fan, and made sure he was able to enjoy it like every other supporter.
The 23-year-old shared three pictures in an Instagram post captioned ’22 years’ that was liked more than 70,000 times in four hours.
In it, the middle son of United icon David was seen hoisting an ‘ARSENAL CHAMPIONS’ flag aloft with a bandana hiding the bottom half of his face.
The disguise appeared to work well as he blended into the thousands of nearby people.
Romeo also posted a picture of the Arsenal bus parading through the streets, and of him sharing a hug with model girlfriend Kim Turnbull.
Romeo shared a hug with model girlfriend Kim Turnbull Credit: http://www.instagram.com/romeobeckham/?hl=en
Romeo had a brief football career and is now a model and entrepreneur Credit: Splash
Romeo has a close relationship with dad David Credit: Alamy
Becks explained on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast how Romeo – who had a brief career – ended up supporting the Gunners.
He said: “He was just a little guy; we were in London, and he said to me, ‘Dad, I want to go to a football match.’
“I checked the schedule, and unfortunately for me, Arsenal were playing at home that weekend, so I had to take him.
“I wanted to go quietly without any fuss, but we were immediately welcomed in an incredible way.
“The players came over to him, gave him shirts and signed scarves, and I thought, ‘That’s it’.
“I tried to change his mind but it was impossible.”
Romeo briefly turned out for Arsenal’s academy as a youngster, also playing for Brentford and Inter Miami before hanging up his boots.
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