Top 5 money minded players in EPL history

3. Ashley Cole

Any player with the nickname “Cashley” most obviously is greedy. Having come through Arsenal’s illustrious academy, he had been an integral part of Wenger’s team for six seasons. He was held in high regard by the Arsenal faithful. That is, until the summer of 2006. When Chelsea came calling, “Cashley” was determined for the deal to go through.

Arsenal’s attempts to keep him were in vain, especially when he was left “trembling with anger” and “felt like a slave” when he was offered a measly £55,000 to stay at the club. He ended up signing for Chelsea for £90,000 a week, with this being increased to £120,000 in 2009.