Amid rumors of Manchester United wanting to sign Marko Arnautovic from Bologna, his racist remarks during the 2020 Euro Cup match against North Macedonia have surfaced.
United Fans are voicing their frustration about the interest in the 33-year-old Austrian forward. The club is facing a backlash following the news of the rumor.
After youth level football for several clubs, Arnautovic started his professional career in Dutch club FC Twente in 2007. Then, he was sent to Inter Milan on loan and signed by the German club Werder Bremen.
In 2013, he moved to the Premier League with Stoke City and West Ham before signing with the Chinese club Shanghai Port. In 2021, he was signed by the Italian club Bologna.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Marko Arnautović |
| Date of Birth | 19 April 1989 (age 33) |
| Place of Birth | Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Religion | Orthodox Christian |
| Parents | Gabriela and Tomislav Arnautović |
| Siblings | Danijel Arnautovic |
| Spouse | Sarah Lizakowski |
| Children | Emilia and Alicia |
| Current Club | Bologna |
| Position | Forward |
| Net Worth | €40 million |
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Is Marko Arnautovic Racist? What Did He Say?
Marko Arnautovic has been at the center of a racist controversy at the Euro 2020. He appeared furious as he celebrated his goal against Macedonia, sparking the rumors.
In the Group C match of the Euro held on 31 June 2021, between Austria and North Macedonia, Arnautovic, who stepped in as a substitute in the second half, struck an 89′ goal to make it 3-1 for Austria. He then appeared furious as he celebrated the goal before captain David Alaba had to restrain him.
The Austrian forward’s fury was directed towards the North Macedonian fans and players Egzon Bejtulai and Gjanni Alioski, both of whom have Albanian roots.
Later, Arnautovic apologized on Instagram for his celebration and reaction: “There were some heated words yesterday in the emotions of the game for which I would like to apologize – especially to my friends from North Macedonia and Albania.”
Marko Arnautovic Wife And Children
Marko Arnautovic is married to Sarah Lizakowski, a model and medical practitioner. The couple has two daughters, Emilia and Alicia.
Arnautovic and Lizakowski married in Lower Saxony, Germany, in 2012 while he was a player at the Bundesliga club Werder Bremen.
Sarah is a famous WAG who sure likes the spotlight on her. With over 10K followers on Instagram, the life partner of the Bologna player is also a social media influencer who often shows her exotic lifestyle via her online presence.
The footballer credits the birth of his daughter as the critical factor in his “growing up” as he had a reputation for indecent behaviors on and off the pitch. After the birth of his daughter Emilia, Arnautovic said that his life changed after the birth of his daughter.
During his time with Werder Bremen in Germany, Arnautovic developed a reputation as “the bad boy of Austrian football” among the media. However, he admitted to having “grown up” after being a father.
The family of four is delighted and content with each other. Sarah and her daughters travel with the footballer to different places, cheering him up for his matches.
Marko Arnautovic Family Background, Ethnicity, And Religion
Marko Arnautovic was born on 19 April 1989 in Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria, to a Serbian father, Tomislav Arnautović, and an Austrian mother, Gabriela.
The 33-year-old holds Austrian citizenship and represents his birth country in international games. However, he has a mixed ethnic background because his parents are from different countries.
Marko has a brother, Danijel Arnautovic, who also works as an advisor for his footballer brother. He recently hinted that he had received an offer from a well-known club, maybe referring to Manchester United.
About his religion, it has been known that Arnautovic is an Orthodox Christian.
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Marko Arnautovic Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Marko Arnautovis is €40 million. Most of his earnings are from his playing career as a footballer and endorsement deals.
In August 2021, Arnautovic was signed by Italian club Bologna from Shanghai Port for €3m. He was signed by the Chinese club from West Ham United for a transfer fee of €25.00m in July 2019.
West ham United paid €22.30m to Stoke City for Arnautovic in July 2017. Football clubs spent, all in all, a total of €59.30m for the signing of the Austrian forward.
According to Transfermarkt, Arnautovic’s current market value is €10.00m. At the peak of his career at West Ham, his market value was as high as €35.00m.
Besides his salary from the football clubs, Arnautovic earns a good amount of money playing for his country Austria in different competitions. He has represented his country 102 times at the senior level and scored 33 goals.
Moreover, Arnautovic earns a hefty sum of money from endorsement deals with several high-profile companies and products, such as Puma, whose footwear he wears. In 2016 he signed an agreement with Austrian construction firm Hartl Haus.
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