Aspiring, young footballers would do well to follow Wilfried Zaha’s example.
The Crystal Palace winger has been flourishing since returning to Crystal Palace after an uneventful spell at Manchester United.
Many had feared that Zaha would be tempted by the bright lights of London nightlife and would go the way of so many prospects before him but the 23-year-old’s latest comments on his wages would suggest that his head is well and truly screwed on.
“I give a tenth of my salary to charity every month so in terms of giving back, I do my best,” Zaha told the Daily Mail.
“That’s not just charities here [in England], it is also charities in Ivory Coast as well. My mum makes sure of it as soon as the end of the month comes I do that as that’s my good deed.”
Zaha also revealed that he’s used his earnings to fulfil a lifetime dream of buying a house for his parents.
“One thing I wanted to do from when I was young was buy my parents a house,” Zaha explained. “I have done that in Ivory Coast.
“My dad used to take me to training in bangers and we used to push the car. He would do whatever it would take, so I owe my family.
“My main priority now is to buy my own house, which I am basically doing now. I should be going to my house next year.”
Wilfried Zaha – one of the good guys.
