A recent piece in the Daily Mail has revealed the ten highest paid players currently plying their trade in the Premier League.
All the names involved are as you’d expect, and there are no major surprises, though it may surprise a few to learn exactly which one player is earning the most ahead of some serious talent, that are not only in better form, but just sheer better players, too.
See who’s earning the most below, all estimated figures pre-tax. Sums may vary according to bonus payments.
10. John Terry (Chelsea)
Weekly wage: £160k
One-year deal signed in 2015
9. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City)
Weekly wage: £170k
Six-year deal signed in 2015
8. Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
Weekly wage: £170k
Five-year deal signed in 2014
7. Raheem Sterling (Man City)
Weekly wage: £180k
Five-year deal signed in 2015
6. Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
Weekly wage: £190k
Five-year deal signed in 2013
5. David Silva (Man City)
Weekly wage: £200k
Five-year deal signed in 2014
4. Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
Weekly wage: £220k
Five-year deal signed in 2015
3. Yaya Toure (Man City)
Weekly wage: £240k
Four-year deal signed in 2013
2. Sergio Aguero (Man City)
Weekly wage: £240k
Five-year deal signed in 2014
1. Wayne Rooney (Man Utd)
Weekly wage: £260,000-a-week
Five-year deal signed in 2014
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