It appears that Didier Drogba is facing financial troubles as the Ajaccio commercial court has ordered him to pay nearly 400,000 euros to a Corsican construction company for unpaid work on his luxurious villa in Abidjan. The court also ruled that Drogba must pay an additional 50,000 euros in damages to the contractor, who was reportedly denied access to the construction site by armed men in December 2011.
The report suggests that Drogba, who recently suffered the theft of 7,500 euros during his vacation in Abidjan, is now dealing with legal and financial issues related to his real estate ventures. Despite announcing his intention to appeal, the court has ordered the provisional execution of the decision, meaning that Drogba will have to pay the amount promptly.
Drogba’s lawyer argues against the competence of the Corsican commercial court and questions the professionalism of the construction company, highlighting the absence of contractual documents. The Drogba spouses, in turn, are reportedly seeking payment of 452,000 euros for what they claim is an “overpayment on advances on works.”
If the Corsican entrepreneur prevails in the case, he stands to receive a substantial sum, equivalent to almost two months of Didier Drogba’s salary at Galatasaray, his Turkish club. The situation adds another layer of complexity to Drogba’s financial and legal matters.
