A factory worker who swapped his crane for a GBP 392,000 Ferrari after winning EUR 10 million in the lottery has told how he is looking for a wife to share his fortune with.
Lucky Kursat Yildirim from the city of Dortmund in the state of North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany, quit his job at a steel plant and went on an instant spending spree after the win on 24th September.
As well as a Ferrari 448 Pista he also bought a Porsche Turbo S Cabriolet for GBP 218,000.
He also splashed out on a luxury watch and for good measure bought his favourite local pub.
Now 41-year-old Kursat – the son of hard-working Turkish immigrants – says he needs a wife.
He told German newspaper Bild: “Please point out in your story that I’m still single.”
Kursat underlined: “She may be blonde or brunette, I don’t care.
“I just want to fall in love. I’m looking for a woman who loves to travel and is ready to start a family with me.
“I need a woman I can trust no matter what happens.”
The tabloid has already set up an e-mail address for women to get in touch.
But Kursat is convinced that his sudden wealth will not have any negative impact.
He said: “I can look after myself very well. I’ve taken precautions. The money is in safe hands.”
Kursat – who came to Germany at the age of 12 – revealed he was continuing to play the lottery despite his jackpot win.
He said: “I just can’t change it. I’m used to it. I’ve played the lottery for 15 years.”
Speaking about his future plans, the multimillionaire said: “The great thing about it is that you can make so many people happy. I’ve immediately transferred money to my parents and my brothers.
“I’d love to go to Africa to dig wells and give presents to the children there.
“People have written me off. They said I’m done. But I’ve prayed to God for a chance to do some good things. That’s what I’m going to do now.”
Asked about his fancy cars, Kursat said: “I just got them for the haters. For all the envious people.”
Kursat – who reportedly has a history of alcohol addiction, physical violence offences and debts – claimed: “I’ve always been the misfit of my family.”
Speaking about his experiences of the past weeks, Kursat said: “Suddenly everyone’s your friend. People that I haven’t heard from for ages are calling up to ask for money straightaway.”
Asked whether he already regrets revealing his big win by posting it all on social media, Kursat explained: “Everyone should know! Ninety per cent are jealous and think I don’t deserve this.
“But I don’t care. Believe me, I’ll never forget where I’m coming from. I’m working class, I’ll never become an arrogant person.”
