Ryan Babel exposes former Premier League star as ‘tenant from hell’

Eighteen years after buying his first home in Liverpool, Ryan Babel has finally decided to let it go, but not without sharing one of the most bizarre footballer stories you will ever hear.

The former Liverpool winger took to the social media platform X to post a heartfelt message about the property that marked the beginning of his life in England.

It was more than just a house for Babel. It was his first step into independence, his first real investment, and, as it turns out, the setting of a wild chapter in his life.

In his post, Babel looked back fondly on the memories but also admitted that his time as a landlord was far from ordinary.

After leaving Liverpool, the Dutchman rented out the home to a few people, including his former Netherlands teammate, Royston Drenthe. That was when things got out of hand.

Babel jokingly revealed that Drenthe was the “tenant from hell,” claiming the ex-Everton winger forgot to pay rent during his time on Merseyside.

Drenthe even went a step further by turning the house into a nightclub without permission. “You can’t make this stuff up,” Ryan Babel wrote, recalling the chaos with good humour.

Despite the drama, he admitted that the property still holds a special place in his heart, filled with laughter, lessons, and unforgettable stories.

The former Liverpool star also shared that the decision to sell was driven by financial lessons learned the hard way.

In classic fashion, the 37-year-old managed to turn a chaotic landlord tale into a light-hearted reflection.

My First Home in Liverpool 🔴

After 18 years, I’ve finally cleaned up all the banking drama and the wild tenant stories that came with my very first property. The time has come to pass it on to its next lucky owner.

This house holds so many memories…it was the first place I… pic.twitter.com/CuJViquCoV

— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) October 16, 2025

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