BOURNEMOUTH’S Jordon Ibe has revealed he is in rehabilitation for his mental health after smashing his £130,000 Bentley into a cafe.
The £15million winger was charged with driving without due care and attention and failing to stop at the scene of an accident in November.
Bournemouth midfielder Jordon Ibe steps out of court after being charged
He was slapped with a £7,500 fine and handed a 16-month driving ban for causing around £15,000 worth of damage.
The 24-year-old has now opened up on his struggles and apologised for his actions.
Reported by the Telegraph, the former Liverpool forward wrote in a statement: “I want to apologise for my recent actions and explain the circumstances around my behaviour.
“I am currently in rehabilitation and hoping with the right help my mental health can improve and I can concentrate on becoming a better person after making poor judgements.
“While banned from driving I have been stopped by the police driving my car and will now face punishment for this error.”
Ibe has also encouraged others dealing with mental health issues to speak out and seek help.
He added: “I would like other people suffering from mental health issues to seek help.
“Health is more important than anything and I am concentrating on getting better before thinking of football.”
Ibe’s future is up in the air this summer with his contract set to expire.
The Bournemouth winger revealed his struggles with mental health
Once touted as the next wonderkid, he made a club-record switch to the Cherries from the Reds in 2016.
But his career has failed to take off having fallen way down the pecking order in Eddie Howe’s plans.
Ibe hadn’t even made a Premier League start before the season was disrupted over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
