Ex-Arsenal midfielder, Alex Song has come out to say that his move to Barcelona was motivated by money. He recently revealed this while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, he was at Arsenal for eight years but only began to earn a good living in the last four when his salary increased.
Song added that he eventually realized there was so much more he could to preserve his money because he used to be a waster.
His words, “Most footballers live beyond their means.”
“I was at Arsenal for eight years but only began to earn a good living in the last four. That was because my salary went up a lot – but also because I came to realise what a waster I was.”
“During my entire time at Arsenal, I couldn’t even save £100,000 ($140,000), while people thought I must be a millionaire.”
“When Barcelona offered me a contract, and I saw how much I would earn, I didn’t think twice. I felt my wife and children should have comfortable lives once my career is over.”
“I met Barca’s sporting director, and he told me I would not get to play many games, but I didn’t give a f*ck – I knew that now I would become a millionaire.”
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