Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether athletes or rock stars are the bigger celebrities, but when Stormzy visited Manchester United, it was clear who was in awe.
The United-supporting grime artist is enjoying some time in the limelight at the moment, but couldn’t help looking a little shy when meeting Michael Carrick at the launch of the midfielder’s testimonial.
"I'm still a little bit starstruck, sorry" says @Stormzy1 after meeting @carras16 at the launch of Carrick's testimonial match pic.twitter.com/u7tDBGiG9D
— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) March 2, 2017
Really cool of @Stormzy1 to drop by the testimonial & @_MCFoundation announcement today! Good luck with the album mate!! pic.twitter.com/vnUxlmtxCe
— Michael Carrick (@carras16) March 2, 2017
Carrick has long gone under the radar at Manchester United, despite being one of the Old Trafford side’s most influential performers, and has been rewarded with a testimonial to mark 11 years with the club he joined in 2006 for around £18 million.
It's Carrick, you know… pic.twitter.com/3jOR65Dzxo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 2, 2017
The highlight of the event is set to be a Manchester United 2008 XI (the vintage that won the Champions League and Premier League) taking on an all-star team comprising the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Michael Owen.
Gary Neville, van der Sar, Ferdinand, Scholes & Giggs confirmed for #MUFC 2008 XI, while Gerrard, Lampard & Owen will play for the All-Stars
— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) March 2, 2017
It’s been a busy old time for Stormzy too, launching his first album, Gang Signs & Prayer, and having joined Ed Sheeran at the Brits just last week as well.The 23-year-old managed to grab a few photos on his visit to the training ground…
Photos: Stormzy st Carrington #mulive [mu] pic.twitter.com/zaCAeeOgEz
— utdreport (@utdreport) March 2, 2017
… including this one, with Sweden’s all-time great, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Stormzy with a fan.. pic.twitter.com/z3aNPaZekT
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) March 2, 2017
Nothing to see here – just two men at the top of their game.