Leeds paid me £100k every five games at 16 – then I was told I was done at the club’Aaron Lennon reveals the staggering financial mismanagement at Leeds United during his time there. His contract included bonuses and appearance fees that crippled the club, leading to his sale to Tottenham Hotspur. Lennon’s contract, signed at age 14, included £10,000 per appearance and £100,000 after every five senior outings. The excessive incentives hindered his playing time, but fan pressure forced his inclusion. Lennon’s departure was driven by financial constraints, and he went on to a successful career at Tottenham and other clubs.
