10 highest-paid players in Premier League

10. Kai Havertz – £14,560,000

In tenth place, we find Arsenal’s Kai Havertz with an annual salary of £14,560,000 (€17,050,202.36; $18,372,172.00). The German began his Premier League adventure with Chelsea, but left the Blues in 2023 to join Arsenal for an estimated €75.00 million, as recorded by Transfermarkt. At the Emirates, he is the highest-paid player in the 2023/24 season, according to Spotrac.

9. Enzo Fernandez – £15,470,000

Next up is Havertz’s former team-mate Enzo Fernandez, who earns £15,470,000 a year. The Argentine signed a lucrative contract at Stamford Bridge after the 2022 World Cup, but has yet to get Chelsea back on track to winning trophies.

8. Marcus Rashford – £15,600,000

The first Manchester United player on this list, Marcus Rashford earns £15,600,000 a year.
Despite his salary, the winger is not enjoying the best season of his career and has sparked controversy after a 12-hour tequila bender, as reported by The Sun, came to light.

7. Jack Grealish – £15,600,000

Jack Grealish takes seventh place with an annual salary of £15,600,000, equal to Rashford. The Birmingham native has proved his worth since signing from Aston Villa in August 2021, but this season he is battling for a starting place with Belgian Jérémy Doku.

6. Raheem Sterling – £16,900,000

In sixth place, we find Raheem Sterling, who currently plays for Chelsea and earns just under £17 million a year. Sterling is a regular under Mauricio Pochettino and is one of the few bright spots in an inconsistent Blues side. Can he turn things around for the embattled Chelsea?

5. Raphael Varane – £17,680,000

Raphael Varane is the second Manchester United player on this list, with an annual income of £17,680,000. Varane enjoyed a successful career at Real Madrid, where he became a legend. However, his time at Old Trafford has been more difficult, as the Frenchman alternates between the starting line-up and the bench.

4. Casemiro – £18,200,000

Varane earns slightly less than Casemiro, who collects £18,200,000 annually.
At 31, the Brazilian has nothing left to prove after a trophy-laden spell at Real Madrid, during which he won five Champions Leagues, amongst others, according to Transfermarkt.

3. Mohamed Salah – £18,200,000

According to Spotrac, Casemiro earns the same as Mohamed Salah, the only
However, the Egyptian has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, where he can reportedly earn much more than he does at Anfield. Will Liverpool bid farewell to Salah in 2024?

2. Erling Haaland – £19,500,000

Norwegian phenomenon Erling Haaland takes the second spot with an annual salary of £19,500,000. The striker is looking to continue scoring in 2024 as he did in 2023, and hopes to write history by becoming Norway’s first-ever Ballon d’Or winner.

1. Kevin De Bruyne – £20,800,000

We arrive at the number one spot, where we find Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, who earns £20,800,000 a year. The Belgian has been with City for years, and last year he filled a huge gap in their trophy cabinet by winning the Champions League. Many consider him to be the best midfielder in the world, which is reflected in his earnings.