A lottery winner who scooped a massive £8.7million jackpot says after splashing out on supercars and luxury watches, he wants the one thing money just can’t buy - a wife.
Factory worker Kursat Yildirim swapped his crane for a £392,000 Ferrari following the massive €10 million (£8.7m) win, quitting his job as a steel worker in Dortmund, Germany.
Lucky Kursat went on a massive spending spree after his numbers came up on September 24 treating himself to the Ferrari 448 Pista as well as a Porsche Turbo S Cabriolet for £218,000.
He also splashed out on a luxury watch and for good measure bought his favourite local pub.
But now 41-year-old Kursat - the son of hard-working Turkish immigrants - says he wants something that money can’t buy - a loving wife.
Talking to reporters from German newspaper Bild about his massive win, Kursat added: "Please point out in your story that I'm still single."
He 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." But now the lonely lotto lout is looking for love.
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."
