Football has changed over the years, and so have the players’ paychecks. Former Manchester United player David Beckham just revealed what he bought with his first-ever paycheck from United.
David Beckham used to play for Manchester United before moving to Spain and joining Spanish giants Real Madrid back in 2003. The midfielder has had a remarkable career. He finally hung up his boots in 2013. Beckham is currently one of the three owners of Inter Miami, a club that Lionel Messi plays for.
Beckham’s lavish first Manchester United paycheck splurge
David Beckham, who recently got accused of cheating his wife with his former assistant, came into the public eye after his debut for Manchester United. He instantly became famous for his amazing skills and dashing looks, which earned him a sponsorship from Adidas. The English footballer could have bought a house and improved his living conditions, but he decided to go in a different direction.
According to the Mirror, the former Real Madrid player revealed that he bought a brand new BMW after his first salary was credited. “The first thing that I spent my money on was a BMW; that was my first paycheck from (his sponsors) Adidas, and I just blew all my money on a BMW,” the former England captain said on the Christian O’Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio.
He also admitted that the decision was influenced by teammates Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs.
How old was David Beckham when he played for Man Utd?
David Beckham joined Manchester United’s youth team on July 8, 1991, at the age of 16, along with players like Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. He helped his team win the FA Youth Cup in May 1992. Beckham made it to the scoresheet in the final’s first leg against Crystal Palace.
The 48-year-old made his first team debut on September 23, 1992 (at the age of 17), coming on the field as a substitute in a League Cup match against Brighton. He finally signed as a professional on January 23, 1993. Beckham remained with the Red Devils until 2003. During this time, he made 394 appearances, scoring 85 goals.
David Beckham is now a family man, and hopefully, his financial decisions have improved with time. But what do you think of his unique purchase with his first paycheck? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
