Former Black Stars striker Prince Tagoe has revealed the substantial earnings he received from playing in the lucrative Saudi Arabian league.
The ex-Ghana Premier League top scorer, formerly with Hearts of Oak, made the move to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia after securing the Goal King title in Ghana’s top flight.
Prince Tagoe, who had a stint with Mainz 05 in Germany, joined the Saudi side from 2006 to 2007, setting a record for the highest amount paid for an African player at that time.
“I went to Saudi Arabia, first signing in Africa, it has never happened before, 2 million euros net where Benzema currently plays,” Tagoe revealed on Angel TV.
Prince Tagoe has a distinguished career that includes stints with clubs like Hoffenheim, Al Shabab, and Partizan. He also played for the Black Stars in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Tagoe, who last played for the Black Stars in 2012, finished with seven goals from 36 games.