There are some unexpected names on the list.
Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, but what salary will he receive and how will it compare with the salaries of European football’s superstars?
The exact figures have yet to be finalized, but Paul Joyce of The Times—a highly authoritative source—reported that “a pay cut was not on the agenda” for Salah’s representatives. This means the 32-year-old striker will retain at least his current salary of £350,000 a week, while Egyptian journalist Ismael Mahmud claims his wages could reach £400,000.
If you’re going to take the lower end of the scale for now, then there are six players in the Europa League’s top five who are estimated to earn more than Salah. Data provided by Capology. Robert Lewandowski
Some have doubted the wisdom of Barcelona’s decision to sign a major deal for a player in his early thirties, but so far, so good for them. The Polish player led the club to La Liga glory in his debut season, and now he leads the team’s brilliant attack, which could win the treble in the 2024/25 season. Lewandowski will be 37 in the summer, but he has proven he’s still capable of much. Given his salary, which is reported to increase year on year, he is said to earn €640,962 (£541,020) per week. This will last for another season after that.
Kilian Mbappe
It’s no surprise that Mbappe ranks among the highest-paid footballers in Europe. Real Madrid pursued the World Cup winner for years and didn’t pay a penny for his signature when he left.
Pari Sen-Zhermen He is believed to earn €600,962 (£507,257) a week at the Bernabeu, signing a five-year contract that runs until 2029.Harry Kane
Bavaria not only paid a club-record €100 million for the England captain, but also pays him a solid salary. There are rumors that Kane could return to the Premier League, including Liverpool. You can imagine how he would return to his homeland to break Alan Shirer’s record, but that would be within the next year or two. Kane’s weekly earnings are reported to be €480,769 (£405,806), and he is nearing the midpoint of his four-year contract, which he signed in 2023.
Erling Holand
Kevin de Bruyne currently receives a weekly salary of £400,000, making him the highest-paid player in the Premier League. And he agreed to this without the help of an agent—who needs one? However, the brilliant Belgian is in the final months of his expensive contract and had just announced that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. This will be done by Manchester City’s Erling Holand, the highest-paid player in the Premier League next season, barring any unexpected summer signings. The Norwegian striker recently signed a record 9.5-year contract with Manchester City, which he said would earn him £500,000 a week until 2034.
David Alaba
Real Madrid have made the right move, having acquired talented players after their contracts expired, and Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to follow in the footsteps of Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, and David Alaba. The lack of transfer fees gives players’ representatives additional leverage in salary negotiations. Alexander-Arnold will likely earn a lot of money in the Spanish capital, judging by the precedent set by Mbappe and Alaba. After completing an incredibly successful career in Bavaria, Alaba immediately proved he was worthy of the investment in his enormous salary, which is said to be €432,000 (£365,000) per week. He performed brilliantly in his first season at the Bernabeu, leading the team to victory in the LA Liga and the Champions League. Unfortunately, the 32-year-old Austrian national team player previously suffered a cruciate ligament tear, and his performance in the 3-0 loss against Arsenal suggests he may be at a loss. Alaba’s current contract runs until 2026, and it’s hard to imagine Real Madrid extending it. Alabe will have to take a significant pay cut, whichever club he chooses to continue his career at.
Dushan Vlakhovich
This name may seem unexpected, but Vlakhovich was one of the most sought-after strikers in European football when Juventus overtook Arsenal in the fight for his signature in January 2022. His salary was clearly commensurate with his status at the time, but it’s fair to say that the Serbian’s move to Turin wasn’t entirely planned. He has a solid performance indicator on his account, but the Italian posts
Mass news It’s believed that Juventus will try to get rid of him at the end of the season. Vlakhovich’s current contract runs until 2026, so this summer’s transfer window is their last real opportunity to make a profit. Salary can become a stumbling block in a potential transfer – it’s hard to imagine too many candidates offering anything close to his current salary, which is estimated at €427,308 (£360,680) per week.
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