Is a premier league footballer in a position to earn more money than someone in a profession such as a doctor or a lawyer? Yes, very much so, as long as the club is prepared to pay his wage.
Aston Villa pulled off a shock 18 Million pound bid for Sunderland striker Darren Bent yesterday and he moved to the midlands for one reason and one reason only, more money
It can’t be anything other than that, the England striker insists that he moved to Villa Park purely for “footballing reasons” but Bent saying that is nothing more than a charade.
A reported figure of £80k a week, £30k more than what he was earning at the stadium of light, is said to be what Bent is now earning, showing possible proof that moving to help save Aston Villa’s season is not the whole truth.
Plenty of players have done this in recent years, but the current money filled game is not the reason for this, Kevin keegan did it in the 80’s with his move to Hamburg, as did John Charles and Dennis Law in the 50’s and 60’s respectively with moves to Italy.
However I’m sure Darren Bent meant his appreciation to the Sunderland supporters and his transfer request wasn’t all his doing. Agents rule the game, managers and agents in each other’s pockets and Bents agent is probably now rubbing his hands alongside Gerard Houlier and Steve Bruce.
Because of its nature, Sky sports news or newspaper breaking news of a transfer will be welcomed by a club or an agent. An agent will try and sell a deal regarding an “unsettled player” to get the ball rolling, but in this case, I’m impressed this bit of business has been done without it.
But on that note, Bent’s transfer will probably be the biggest of its kind this January as it is very unusual to see this activity outside of Pre-season.
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