ENGLAND star James Maddison has knocked £200,000 off the asking price of his mansion – after buyers were put off by his initials printed on a football pitch.
The Spurs midfielder has ‘JM10’ etched into the center circle of his four-bed luxury home in the Midlands – his initials and shirt number.
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James Maddison has knocked £200k off the asking price for his modern mansionCredit: Jam Press/ FHP Living
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The house comes with a pool and its own soccer field – with JM10 etched in the middleCredit: Jam Press/ FHP Living
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Maddison was told by agents to lower his asking price amid concerns the astroturf could turn off buyersCredit: Getty
But agents have told the maestro to lower his asking price after feedback that potential buyers were unimpressed by the reminder that Madder had left Leicester in a £40m deal.
A multi-million pound home in Nottinghamshire has a 5G pitch with goalposts next to an outdoor heated pool and is now on the market.
And one local said: “It’s a great property if you’re a football fan and want a kickabot every day – but not everyone does.
“A person with millions to spend on a house probably won’t want a big astroturf pitch, especially one personalized by James Maddison.
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“To rip it out and replace it would cost a lot of money, which is obviously why the house hasn’t sold yet.
“It’s a big space and would make a really nice lawn, but if you’re already spending that much, I guess you don’t need to spend thousands more on landscaping.
“However, the house is still a stunning place and I don’t think it will be long before someone snaps it up, especially if James keeps dropping the price.
“Although maybe a Spurs fan will come along and be happy to pay full price and keep everything as it is. I imagine it would be pretty good to play on the ground where he honed his skills.”
The price cut is almost the average price of a property in the region – but just a fraction more than Maddison’s £170,000 weekly wages.
Described by estate agents as a “gorgeous Grand Designs home”, the property boasts a gym, bar and games room – where Maddison has displayed an impressive collection of professional football kits.
Speaking about the setting earlier, Maddison said: “I think if you look around and see the garden, it’s everything I probably dreamed of having as a boy.”
Maddison, 28, has posted footage of the pitch on his Instagram account in the past, with girlfriend Alexa Kennedy taking a series of penalties.
Anyone hoping to buy a 4,000 sq ft property through a mortgage would face skyrocketing repayments of around £14,000 a month.
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JAMES MADDISON banned from taking off his shirt when scoring against Tottenham – his MUM.
The Spurs midfielder, 28, was tickled by his parents about the automatic yellow card he received for ripping off his top during the 3-1 win against Brentford.
After scoring a superb free-kick in Sunday’s 4-1 win over Aston Villa, Maddison stopped himself from going topless again.
His mum is an avid Fantasy Football fan and players in the starting 11 lose points if the referee cautions them.
Maddison, who celebrates goals with a darts celebration, said: “I don’t know why I took my top off.
“My mom actually texts me about it.
“She said ‘Next time keep your top on because I have you in my Fantasy team and I got a minus one for the yellow card.’
He laughed, “Sorry mom!”
Set-piece specialist Maddison has vowed to continue to channel his inner David Beckham and score more free-kicks for Tottenham.
The 27-year-old feels he hasn’t properly shown Spurs fans what he can do from a permanent position since moving to north London from Leicester in the summer of 2023.
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The soccer field could become a hit with soccer fans and kids who enjoy kicking Credit: Jam Press/ FHP Living
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The house lets in lots of natural light and is filled with modern details Credit: Jam Press/ FHP Living
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The kitchen-dining room is lit by decadent chandeliers and has marble floors Credit: Jam Press/ FHP Living
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Owners of the new home would have their own heated pool and fire Credit: Jam Press/ FHP Living
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