Emmanuel Adebayor’s situation is certainly an interesting one! Even without regularly playing, the Togolese striker is raking in an impressive income. It’s hard not to be a bit envious of his financial situation—especially since he hasn’t scored since October 2014 and still earns a huge weekly wage from Tottenham and Manchester City.
Tottenham clearly has a major financial commitment to him, and although he’s not contributing much on the pitch, he’s still very much part of their payroll. The fact that he receives £4 million from Spurs alone despite being barely used shows the power of contract clauses and negotiation, especially for players with his profile. His Manchester City deal, which adds another €97,000 a week, just adds to the situation.
Ultimately, for a player like Adebayor, whose future with Spurs is uncertain, it’s a testament to how high wages and contracts can make it financially comfortable for players even if they’re not in the spotlight. In football, contracts sometimes take on lives of their own, regardless of on-field performance!
