• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Arsenal star had crazy clause added into his contract that saw £10,000 payment if he played over 20 minutes

Home> Football> Football News> Arsenal

Updated 16:49 29 May 2024 GMT+1Published 15:47 29 May 2024 GMT+1

Arsenal star had crazy clause added into his contract that saw £10,000 payment if he played over 20 minutes

The clause was in his Arsenal contract and reportedly meant his former club were owed the fee every time he played more than 20 minutes.

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

A former Arsenal star reportedly had a crazy clause included in his contract when he signed for the club.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Arsenal in 2011, with the North London outfit paying an initial £12 million as well as a further £3 million in add-ons.

He arrived as a highly-rated 17-year-old from Southampton and went on to play 198 times for the Gunners, winning three FA Cups.

Advert

But 80 of those appearances were as a substitute, with the midfielder regularly coming off the bench.

However, it seems as though there was a reason for it. As per Alan Gernon‘ in 'The Transfer Market: The Inside Stories', a clause in the deal stated that Southampton would net an extra £10,000 every time he played more than 20 minutes.

The book states: "Following Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's move to Arsenal in 2011, Gunners fans became increasingly frustrated with the midfielder's lack of playing time.

Advert

"He was predominantly used as a substitute, often around the 71-minute mark. After his contract details emerged, it all became clear: Arsenal were obliged to pay Southampton £10,000 every time he played 20 minutes or more."

Image: Getty
Image: Getty

On an episode of Peter Crouch's podcast, he and Steve Sidwell were left stunned after being informed of the alleged clause.

Sidwell asked, “Is this real? Hold on, every 20 minutes?”, before Crouch added: “That is madness.”

Advert

Oxlade-Chamberlain left Arsenal for Liverpool in a £35 million switch, winning the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup.

After his contract expired, the 30-year-old signed for Turkish giants Besiktas in the summer, penning a three-year deal.

He played 30 times as they won the Turkish Cup in his first season. They also finished in sixth place in the league, taking 56 points from 38 games.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Arsenal, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Josh Lawless
Josh Lawless

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

X

@joshlawless_

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

6 mins ago
10 hours ago
12 hours ago
14 hours ago
  • 6 mins ago

    Enzo Maresca left speechless after journalist hits back at him during press conference

    The Chelsea head coach spoke in a press conference ahead of his side's Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense this evening.

    Football
  • 10 hours ago

    FIFA told to take immediate action after PSG fans discover who will referee their Club World Cup semi-final vs Real Madrid

    A controversial referee will take charge of Wednesday's semi-final clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.

    Football
  • 12 hours ago

    Liverpool set price tag for Luis Diaz amid Barcelona and Bayern Munich rumours and it looks like a typo

    Liverpool have named their price for Luis Diaz, who is wanted by Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

    Football
  • 14 hours ago

    Non-league club give two-word response after Andy Carroll linked with sensational return to football

    Andy Carroll has been in France for the best two seasons but rumours have been swirling about a return to English football.

    Football
  • Mikel Arteta ‘concerned’ by training performances of Arsenal player and is ready to take action
  • Arsenal fans all make the same point after seeing what Mikel Arteta and Kylian Mbappe did at Globe Soccer Awards ceremony
  • Forgotten Arsenal player who was banished 'after annoying Mikel Arteta' set to return to squad
  • Arsenal star had lowest rated performance of ANY player in the Premier League this season