Footballers, especially those playing in the English Premier League, have been among the top earners in the sporting world for several years now. Even the lowest-paid player still makes a fortune that many people around the world only dream of.
With the summer transfer window fast approaching when we will have transfers and players signing new deals, we've decided to bring you the highest-paid players at every Premier League club. This is per the info we found on The Athletic.
Manchester City - Kevin De Bruyne
We started with Manchester City because not only is Kevin De Bruyne the highest-paid player at the club but also the biggest earner in the English Premier League. The star midfielder takes home a whopping £400,000 per week playing for the Cytizens.
Manchester United - Casemiro
Casemiro joined Manchester United from Real Madrid during the 2022 summer transfer window and was instantly made one of the biggest earners at the club. The Brazilian midfielder reportedly earns £350,000 every week playing for the Red Devils.
Liverpool - Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah is undoubtedly one of the best footballers in the world. As a result, it's not surprising to seem him rank among the top earners in the Premier League and at Liverpool. The 31-year-old, who could be moving to Saudi Arabia this summer, earns £350,000 every week.
Chelsea - Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling has played for some of the biggest Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester City and currently Chelsea. He reportedly earns £325,000 at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal - Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz, the man who won Chelsea the UEFA Champions League in 2021 and recently came back to haunt them after securing a transfer to Arsenal earns £280,000 per week. He is the highest-paid player at Arsenal.
Tottenham Hotspur - Heung-min Son
Another name that deserves to be among the biggest earners in the football world is Son Heung-min. The South Korean has been a key player for Tottenham Hotspur and it's not surprising that he is the highest-paid player at the club. He takes home £190,000 every week.
Brighton & Hove Albion - Ansu Fati
Most players at Brighton earn between £35,000 and £50,000. However, that's not the case with Ansu Fati who joined the club on loan from Spanish giants FC Barcelona. Fati is paid £160,000 every week.
Newcastle United - Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United's highest-paid player is Bruno Guimaraes and he also earns £160,000 per week. The Brazilian could leave this summer as he is a target for top clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City who will obviously offer him bigger contracts.
Aston Villa - Boubacar Kamara, Clement Lenglet and Youri Tielemans
Aston Villa's wage bill has risen sharply in recent years. Well, the pay has been for a good reason as the club has performed greatly and will definitely have a spot in Europe this season. The highest-paid players at the club are Boubacar Kamara, Clement Lenglet and Youri Tielemans, who take home £150,000 each.
West Ham United - Lucas Paqueta and Kalvin Phillips
After signing Kalvin Philips on loan from Manchester City, West Ham United made him one of the top earners at the club alongside Kalvin Philips. The two earn £150,000 each per week.
Everton - Abdoulaye Doucoure
Things have not been good at Everton for the past few seasons. The Toffees, who used to compete for a European spot come the end of the season, are now fighting to avoid relegation. Nevertheless, they pay their players well with the biggest earner being Abdoulaye Doucoure who takes home £130,000 per week.
Nottingham Forest - Divock Origi
The highest-paid player at Nottingham Forest is former Liverpool man Divock Origi. According to reports, the Belgium international earns a weekly salary of £120,000.
Fulham - Raul Jimenez
Fulham's top earner is Raul Jimenez, who receives £100,000 ever week. Jimenez joined the Cottagers during the 2023 summer transfer window.
Crystal Palace - Dean Henderson, Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze
Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze alongside former Manchester United goalie Dean Henderson are the highest-paid players at Crystal Palace with a weekly salary of £90,000.
Wolverhampton Wanderers - Pablo Sarabia
Pablo Sarabia has struggled to adapt in the Premier League. However, his impressive CV which includes spells at French club Paris Saint-Germain, was enough to make Wolves offer him a weekly salary of £90,000. He is the highest-paid player at the club.
Bournemouth - Justin Kluivert
Bournemouth are operating at a slightly lower budget than many other Premier League clubs. Their biggest earner takes home £80,000 a week.
Sheffield United - Mason Holgate
Mason Holgate, who plays for Sheffield United on loan from Everton, is the highest-paid player at the club with a weekly salary of £70,000.
Brentford - Ben Mee
Brentford's Ben Mee is the highest-paid player at the club receiving a weekly salary of £55,000.
Luton Town - Albert Sambi Lokonga
Albert Sambi Lokonga is the biggest earner at Luton receiving £50,000 per week. Lokonga plays for the club on loan from Arsenal.
Burnley - Jack Cork and Josh Brownhill
Burnley secured promotion to English top flight at the end of last season. Operating at a lower budget, the club's highest-paid players who are Jack Cork and Josh Brownhill take home £40,000 per week each.
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