Revealed: New report unveils the Premier League’s top 10 highest-paid players
In a recent report dissecting the financial landscape of the Premier League, Kevin De Bruyne emerges as the unrivaled highest-paid player in the division. The Belgian midfield maestro commands an astonishing £400,000-per-week salary from Manchester City, amounting to a staggering £21 million per year under the terms of his contract signed in April 2021.
De Bruyne’s lucrative deal extends beyond the present, with over two years remaining, guaranteeing him a jaw-dropping £42 million payout—unless, of course, a new agreement is reached prior to its conclusion.
Notably, Manchester City dominates the upper echelons of the earnings hierarchy, with three players securing spots among the top 10. Erling Haaland, the record-breaking sensation, shares the joint-second position, amassing a weekly wage of £375,000 and an annual income of £19.5 million. By the time his contract expires in 2027, Haaland is projected to accumulate close to £100 million from the club.
David De Gea, the Manchester United goalkeeper, is tied with Haaland in second place, albeit with uncertainties surrounding his future as his contract concludes this season. Although an extension is anticipated, De Gea’s recent underwhelming performances have prompted a likely reduction in his wages, almost halving his current salary under the guidance of Erik Ten Hag.
Jack Grealish, who has found his rhythm at Manchester City this season, claims the ninth spot on the list, earning a substantial £300,000 per week, which adds up to £15.6 million annually.
The remaining rankings feature intriguing names such as Jadon Sancho, securing the fourth position with a weekly wage of £350,000 on his five-year contract. Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling of Chelsea stands eighth, earning £325,000 per week, and Kalidou Koulibaly completes the list at tenth, receiving £295,000 each week.
Manchester United’s midfield maestro, Casemiro, shares Sancho’s weekly earnings and is poised to accumulate over £50 million by the conclusion of his contract in 2026. In seventh place, Raphael Varane garners a substantial £340,000 per week for his contributions to the United defense.
Last but not least, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, alongside Sancho and Casemiro, secures a spot on the list with his weekly earnings of £350,000. Salah’s existing contract, signed last summer, ensures a significant football income of £18.2 million per year until its expiration in two years.
The report sheds light on the considerable financial landscape of the Premier League, revealing the astronomical figures that underline the salaries of the division’s top earners.