The British newspaper “Daily Mail” presented an updated ranking of the richest players in the world.
More recently, the highest salary boasts Brazilian forward Hulk in Shanghai, the former star of “Port” and “Zenith” earns 320 thousand pounds a week.
Another “victim” of Chinese generosity was striker Graziano Pelle, weekly receiving for 290 thousand pounds. Their new employers Pelle thanked four goals in 12 matches.
Second place with Pelle divides French midfielder “Manchester United” Paul Pogba, who kicked himself the large salaries in Europe – the former midfielder of Juventus is ahead of even Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar.
Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world:
1. Hulk (“Shanghai SIPG”) – 320 000 pounds in a week
2. Graziano Pellè (“Shandong Luneng”) – 290 000
2. Paul Pogba (“Manchester United”) – 290 000
4. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 288 000
5. Neymar (Barcelona) – 275 000
5. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 275 000
7. Wayne Rooney (“Manchester United”) – 260 000
8. Yaya Toure (Manchester City) – 230 000
8. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) – 230 000
10. Asamoah Gyan (“Shanghai SIPG”) – 227 000
