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Jonjo Shelvey Moves to Dubai for Family and Coaching
10/16/2025
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Story summary
- Jonjo Shelvey, former Premier League midfielder, moved to Dubai's third division for personal and professional reasons.
- He says salaries in UAE lower leagues average about £2,000 monthly, far below his prior earnings.
- Shelvey worries about raising children in the UK due to safety and quality of life concerns and pursues coaching.
- The move aligns with a trend of athletes relocating to Dubai for tax benefits and security.
