Ex-Tottenham defender Assou-Ekotto told coach his desire to become porn star

  /  autty

Former Tottenham coach Clive Allen has claimed ex-Spurs defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto once told him he wanted to become a porn star when his career ended.

Former Cameroon left-back Assou-Ekotto played for the North London club between 2006 and 2015, and also represented Queens Park Rangers.

During his time in the Premier League, the defender developed a reputation as a maverick and previously admitted he only viewed football as just a job and 'not his passion'.

And former England striker Allen, who worked with Assou-Ekotto during his time as a coach at Spurs, recalled a conversation with the left-back in his new book 'Up Front', where he gave a surprise answer regarding his plans after retirement.

When he asked by Allen what he planned to do once he finished playing, Assou-Ekotto reportedly said: "I think I'm going to be a porn star.”

Allen's account continued: "He was as calm as you like. 'No, I'm serious. Why not?'

"I didn't know what to say. I tried to keep it light. 'Benoit, when you make your first movie, I want tickets to the premiere!'.

"He didn't realise I was joking. 'Coach, no problem at all,' he replied, absolute deadpan."

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