SVEN-Goran Eriksson died £8million in debt while his house is now for sale, it has been reported.
The legendary coach's estate was published today, revealing he was owed £8.6million when he died.
The document shows that he owned £4.8 million in assets, according to the respected Swedish newspaper Gotesborg-Posten.
However, the estate inventory would also show that he had debts totaling £8.6 million.
This means the estate had a deficit of around £3.8 million, the Mirror reports.
It comes as Sven's lakeside estate on a remote estate in Sunne, Sweden, has been made available for around £1.8 million.
Preparations to sell his seven-bedroom mansion, which has its own private beach, began in September.
Eriksson paid £420,000 for the late 19th century house in 2002 when he was chef of Three Lions and his partner was Italian lawyer Nancy Dell'Olio.
Agent Sotheby's says he has since “put his personal stamp on both the interior and exterior.”
The value of the property has risen to £3 million over the past decade, but has now fallen to almost half that figure.
The 835 square meter home has several reception rooms and a library.
And it is also as sporty as you would expect.
Outside, there is a 2,500-square-foot pool house, along with a saltwater pool, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, gym and relaxation room.
There is also a tennis court, jetty, motorized floating platform, sandy cove and waterfront gazebos.
Lawyer Anders Runebjer, a close friend of Eriksson, reportedly expects the house to sell quite easily.
Runebjer believes the lower valuation of £1.8 million is more realistic for buyers, Swedish Expressen reports.
He also pointed out the freedom and natural environment the property offers.
Sven died last year on August 26 from complications of pancreatic cancer.
Over a period of five years, Sven led England to quarter-finals at the World Cup in 2002 and 2006 and at the 2004 European Championship.
He previously won a first Serie A title in 26 years with Lazio, and after leaving England he went on to manage Manchester City and the Mexican national team.
Due to his health problems, Eriksson was unfortunately forced to resign as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad in February 2023.
After bravely announcing his cancer diagnosis, his lifelong wish was fulfilled when he managed Liverpool Legends when they played a charity match against Ajax at Anfield in March.
The Swede's death sparked an outpouring of grief from the former Manchester City and Leicester boss.
David Beckham and Roy Hodgson were among the mourners at Eriksson's funeral in his home town of Torsby, near Sunne.
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