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Barton reveals QPR move motivated by money

Barton reveals QPR move motivated by money

26 November 2012 - 05:28

Marseille's on loan midfielder Joey Barton has sensationally revealed that he only joined the struggling Premier League club for money. The midfielder has joined French club Marseille on loan for the season.

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  • Barton has proved a revelation in Ligue 1, and the outspoken midfielder has revealed that his previous move has only been motivated by money. Believed to have been earning a weekly six figure sum in London, it seems that he is happier without money. That certainly left less money to spend on sports betting sites"When I went to prison, I received €8.60 per week and it was much simpler.



    "You used the money to eat and that was it," said the player.



    Barton later revealed: "When I went to QPR, it was a choice dictated by money", the tough-tackling midfielder told French sports daily L’Equipe.



    "It was the first time I had taken a decision on those grounds.



    "The more money you have, the more you have problems."


    Written by Sam Turnbull










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