Tbf most footballers aren’t super rich. They also have to look after extended family and friends. Sometimes entire villages/towns. After everything, there often isn’t a ton of cash left over.

They only have ~10 years at the top level. After they retire or big contract runs out, theres not enough job opportunities for ex footballers to make big money. Might as well make as much money while they can.

I’ve taken this literally. As in Poch will physically fight Pep for the trophy after City win it again.