Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba

Known as the most expensive league, the Premier League have some of the biggest earners in world football.

They have been some recent changes in this list following the move of Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United and Kevin De Bruyne’s contract at Manchester City

Top 10 earners.
1. Alexis Sanchez: £350,000 a week at Manchester United

Sanchez a Panic buy from Manchester United to catch up City
Alexis Sanchez (Manchester United/Twitter)

The biggest move of the 2018 winter transfer window, Manchester United beat rivals City to the signing of Alexis Sanchez.

Of course it came with a huge price as they made Sanchez the highest earner in the Premier League with a weekly pay of £350,000.

There is also a reported £100, 000 every week for his image right and his wages rise up to £600, 000 when you add bonuses. Big bucks for a top player.
2. Paul Pogba: £290,000 a week at Manchester United

Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba (AFP)


At a time the most expensive player in world football, Paul Pogba’s return was the biggest move of the 2016 summer transfer window.

With a weekly pay of £290,000, the Frenchman is the second biggest earner in the Premier League.

He has won the League Cup and Europa League for Manchester United.
3. Kevin De Bruyne: £280,000 a week at Manchester City

Manchester City's Belgian Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring a goal during their English Premier League match against Arsenal, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, on November 5, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne (AFP)

Since Kevin De Bruyne joined Manchester City in a £54 million deal from Wolfsburg, his influence has steadily risen at the club.

This season, however, he has been at the heart of their dominating performances in the Premier League hence a reward with a new contract.


He recently signed a new deal at the Etihad Stadium until 2023 which increased his weekly wages to £280,000. The third highest in the Premier League.
4. Romelu Lukaku: £250,000 a week at Manchester United

Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku


Romelu Lukaku was one of the big transfers of 2017, joining Manchester United from Everton in a £75 million deal.

He takes home £250,000 every week.
5. Sergio Aguero: £220,000 a week at Manchester City

Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero (AFP)


With the aim to join the Premier League and European elite, Sergio Aguero was one of the big-name signings of Manchester City in July 2011.

He has since etched his name in the club’s history by becoming their all-time highest goalscorer.

Top players like don’t come cheap, he is Premier League’s fifth biggest earner with weekly pay of £220,000.
6. Yaya Toure: £220,000 at Manchester City

Yaya Toure
Yaya Toure (AFP/File)


One of the high-profile players that joined in the post-Sheikh Mansour era, Yaya Toure became one of their most influential players, leading them to two Premier League titles.

Although he has seen his role reduced under Pep Guardiola but nonetheless, he still commands a weekly pay of £220,000 which makes him one of the biggest earners in the Premier League.
7. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: £220,000 at Manchester United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AFP/File)


Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the biggest names in world football and it’s no surprise that Manchester United pay him £220,000 every week since they signed him as a free agent in 2016.
8. David de Gea: £200,000 at Manchester United

David De Gea
David De Gea (IKIMAGES/AFP/File)


Since joining Manchester United in 2011, De Gea has risen to become one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

With his increase in profile came the links and courting from Real Madrid. To keep him, Manchester United made him one of the best earners in the Premier League with a weekly wage of £200,000.
9. Eden Hazard: £200,000 at Chelsea

Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard (AP)


The first non-Manchester player in the list, Eden Hazard has been the stand-out player for Chelsea since he joined in the summer of 2012.

He earns £200,000 at Chelsea.
10. Virgil van Dijk: £180,000 at Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk (Kevin Quigley/Daily Mail)


Virgil van Dijk joined Liverpool in the winter transfer window in a £75m deal to make him the most expensive defender in world football.

He takes home £180,000 every week...........henrybohr..com

I would be a footballer in my next life.

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