Having defeated the top-division European clubs through group and knockout stages, Manchester City and Chelsea will lock horns on the evening of May 29, in the UEFA Champions League final. Having previously achieved the feat in the 2011-2012 season, Chelsea will attempt to replicate its title winning performance, while Manchester City will put up nothing short of a strenuous fight in an attempt to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy for the first time in the club’s history.
Hosted at the Estádio do Dragão, in Porto, Portugal, this year’s all-English battle to determine Europe’s best, holds significant importance for the UAE as odds-on favourite, Manchester City, is owned by HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan, the deputy Prime Minister of the UAE.
As any football club’s success is heavily dependent on its players, Property Finder helped us uncover both teams’ most valuable players and determines potential properties they could call ‘home’ should they ever choose to reside in Dubai.
Kevin De Bruyne, Attacking Midfielder, Manchester City
Annual salary: AED 93.56 million
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne pulls an average of AED 93.56 million annually, which could easily accommodate a luxurious 11-bedroom penthouse in the Burj Khalifa, recognized as the world’s tallest tower. At a staggering 21,000 sq. ft and in one of the most prestigious residential buildings in the world, this would be a dream home for many; however, given his understated personality, we reckon he would opt for something more low-key – like a 4-bedroom apartment in El Primo, Downtown Dubai that promises a top-tier property in Dubai’s most central neighbourhood.
Raheem Sterling, Left Winger, Manchester City
Annual salary: AED 40.44 million
Of English origin, Raheem Sterling is the Left Winger of Manchester City, with an annual income of approximately AED 40.44 million. Having earned himself the reputation of a social butterfly as well as an activist, Sterling would be well suited for a 19,000 sq. ft luxury bedroom villa in the Bulgari Resort and Residences on Jumeirah Bay Island. Panoramic sea and skyline views encompass the property, making it one of the most luxurious and reclusive places ever to be built on reclaimed land.
Bernardo Silvia, Attacking Mid Field, Manchester City
Annual salary: AED 32.23 million
Attacking Mid Field, Bernardo Silva from Manchester City who earns an approximate of AED 32.23 million per year would perhaps invest in a 12,000 sq. ft 6-bedroom mansion on the lake in Emirates Hills. Surrounding the Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai and its neighbouring driving range, the prestigious gated community offers the perfect combination of luxury and tranquillity.
Timo Werner, Centre Forward, Chelsea FC
Annual salary: AED 23.91 million
Although his quick pace and acceleration has landed him the nicknamed “Turbo Timo”, we’re sure that Werner appreciates slowing down occasionally. With an annual income of approximately AED 23.91 million, Timo is likely to find his perfect escape in a grand 16,700 sq. ft, a 6-bedroom contemporary villa in MBR City, District One. Engulfed by crystal lagoons and sublime beaches in one of Dubai’s most exclusive communities, this property provides the ideal setting for a serene getaway.
Mason Mount, Attacking Midfielder, Chelsea FC
Annual salary: AED 18.19 million
Standing at an average income of AED 18.19 million, Mason can effortlessly bag himself a 7-bedroom modern style villa in Fairway Vistas, Dubai Hills. This stunning luxury property is one of the most sought-after of its kind in one of Dubai’s most up and coming communities. With a welcoming open floor plan that exudes opulence and charm, this modern villa is more than most 22 years old could dream of.
Kai Havertz, Attacking Midfielder, Chelsea FC
Annual salary: AED 9.36 million
Taking home roughly AED 9.36 million a year, a 5-bedroom townhouse in Palma Residences, Palm Jumeirah would be an exquisite choice for Kai Havertz. The 3,450 sq. ft property on the Palm Jumeirah island situated in the Arabia Sea would likely be a welcomed change for the 21-year-old footballer, who’s childhood home is in Aachen, a landlocked city in Germany.
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