A former Premier League star who made millions in football is now facing massive debts and has been forced to file for bankruptcy.
Jermaine Pennantformer star of the Premier Leaguesurprised again football world to declare bankruptcy. Despite having earned millions during his career, having important advertising contracts, since he left the sport his debts exceed the million pounds that he could not cope with.
The former striker of Arsenal, Liverpool and Leeds, among others, faces serious financial difficultiess. His debts with banks, municipalities and public service companies were growing at an alarming rate, reaching seven-digit figures, according to the British newspaper The Sun.
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Who is Jermaine Pennant, the footballer who declared bankruptcy?
Jermaine had a career full of ups and downs. From his debut at 19 years old at Arsenal, of which the striker remembers: “The night before I decided to go to a party. I remember having breakfast at McDonald’s. The worst preparation possible! I scored a hat-trick, despite having a terrible hangover.”
In 2018, it was fired from Billericay by the selling sex videos with his wife. Although the athlete covered his face during filming, he neglected the characteristic image of his tattoo on his hand, so fans identified him and the news spread. Two years later, his company, Jermaine Pennant Ltdclosed worsening its financial situation.
In 2022, his name resonated in the media again when a illegal marijuana plantation was discovered on one of his properties. Now, aged 40, Pennant faces an uncertain future, a far cry from his footballing glory days.
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