Saint-Maximin Says He Earned 45 Million Euros in Saudi Arabia

Modern footballers generally do not talk about their private lives or earnings. Former Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin, however, has stepped outside this habit. The French footballer announced in a social media post that he had earned a net 45 million euros (37.5 million pounds sterling) in Saudi Arabia over three years.

Saint-Maximin made this announcement while explaining why he rejected an alleged 26 million euro offer to buy his specially designed board game project. The 29-year-old said he chose to invest in the company rather than hand over control of the project. He added that he wants the project to create jobs and to organise tournaments with award ceremonies for disadvantaged communities.

To his followers, the footballer said: "Don't worry, I've already earned a net 45 million euros in Saudi Arabia over three years, so a 26 million offer won't shake me. Maybe we'll talk if it's a billion, but we're very far from that. 26 million is a good deal. But changing people's lives is priceless."