DEBONAIR Dwight Yorke has devised a multi-million-dollar hit list of luxury items as the superstar prepares to rock the A-League with a lifestyle to match the glamour image of the club he is joining.
The fun-loving Yorke, 33, will arrive in Australia next month as Sydney FC’s star recruit in a two-year deal worth a rumoured US $1.1million a season.
And The Sunday Telegraph can now reveal the big-ticket items that lured the former Manchester United magician to Australia.
Yorke, one of Britain’s best-known playboys, will fork out up to $220,000 to zip around town in a Porsche 911.
He will live in a waterfront apartment with a price tag of $1.25m at ritzy Elizabeth Bay, and request a range of high-fashion clothing items such as Armani suits.
To sate his penchant for the dance floor, Yorke will seek complimentary membership to the most exclusive bars in Sydney, including his favourite haunt, Hugo’s Lounge, at Kings Cross. But despite Yorke’s extravagant off-field tastes, a close associate who divulged the hit list insists the Trinidad and Tobago striker is serious about succeeding with Sydney FC.
“Dwight has fine tastes and enjoys a good time but he is not here for a holiday,” said the associate, who asked not to be named.
“I know there are critics of Dwight who are questioning his level of commitment, but I can assure you he wants to do well for Sydney.
“He’s in wonderful shape at the moment. Dwight is a laid back character but he never lets himself go.” he said.
