Erling Haaland has three years left as per the current contract with Manchester City, but the club has already started negotiating the extension. You might think it's too early to talk about an extension, but it's understandable why Manchester City don't want to waste any time. The Norwegian striker has taken the Premier League by storm, scoring 105 goals in 114 matches. He is the hottest commodity in the world of football, but that somehow doesn't make him the most expensive player in the league. That distinction sits with someone else currently. Where does Haaland rank in the list of highest-paid stars in Premier League? We find out:
7 Highest-Paid Footballers In Premier League
Kevin de Bruyne, Manchester City - $26.9M
Kevin de Bruyne is the highest-paid footballer in the Premier League, taking home an astounding sum of $26.9 million every year. De Bruyne has been a vital cog in Manchester City's dominance. He won the Premier League Player of the Season award in 2021/22, and played a crucial role in breaking Man City's curse in European competition. His contract comes to an end this season, and it remains to be seen if he renews it or chooses to move on.
Erling Haaland, Manchester City - $25.3M
Perhaps no player ever had an impact as immense as Erling Haaland had in the Premier League, ever since he joined Manchester City three years ago. Many raised questions about his ability to survive the frenetic nature of the Premier League, but only for him to boss it around season after season. He is the second-highest earner in the Premier League, only behind his teammate Kevin de Bruyne.
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool - $23.6M
In 2022, Liverpool rewarded Mohamed Salah for his impeccable goal-scoring proficiency by offering him a contract extension that would make him the most expensive player in the club's history. Salah, who takes home $23.6 million per year, is in the last year of his contract. He has shown no signs of slowing down, and Liverpool are in negotiation with the Egyptian King for another extension.
Casemiro, Manchester United - $23.6M
After winning everything it was there for him to win with Real Madrid, Casemiro joined Manchester United with much hype and fanfare. The Brazilian midfielder joined the club on an eye-popping contract of $23.6 million per year, which makes him the highest-paid footballer at Man Utd.
Jack Grealish, Manchester City - $20.2M
Jack Grealish joined his boyhood club Aston Villa to join Machester City in 2001, at a deal of $100 million. This move also doubled Grealish's wage to over $20 million. Although he didn't have an instant impact, he came back stronger after an underwhelming debut season to win the Premier League with Man City.
Marcus Rashford, Manchester United: - $20.2M
Marcus Rashford continues to blow hot and cold in a red shirt, but his form, or lack of it, hasn't affected his salary. After signing a five-year extension in 2022/23, he draws $20.2 million per year. However, as he struggles to find his form, the club might offload him if he fails to make a turnaround by the end of this season.
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester City - $20.2M
Bruno Fernandes is the third Manchester United player on the list, and he can claim to be the only player who deserves every cent of the $20.2 million he gets. Fernandes has shown a great demonstration of his leadership qualities and has been the most consistent performer on the team sheet.
