Former Spurs left-back Assou Ekotto has revealed in an interview with Canal+ why he does not rely on a boot sponsor but just buys his boots on eBay. The Cameroon international, who is now at Saint-Etienne, also showed off his black Adidas Predator Mania Boots in the interview with the French TV channel.
Assou Ekotto Just Buys His Boots on eBay
Assou-Ekotto presents his original Adidas Predator Mania 2002 World Cup Boots.
Assou-Ekotto, who has already laced up in various different old Adidas Predator Boots this season, told Canal+ the following about his boot choices.
"I'd rather be free than to prostitute myself for a sponsor. In all honesty, when you're an African player, it's not that interesting to have a sponsor. When you're European, it's better because business is done in Europe."
The Saint-Etienne defender then explained that he acquires his gear the same way most regular people do: by trawling through eBay listings.
"I buy shoes for €30 (approx £23). It's a good price for comfortable boots. You can find them on eBay, and they're not expensive "Being fashionable is expensive, but you're more distinguished to be vintage."
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