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Both historically and currently, the Premier League has had a large number of African players.
When these players get the opportunity to help their clubs win games and compete for trophies, they take it.
We've produced a list of the top five highest-paid players in the league.
1.MOHAMMED SALAH
The Egyptian King, as he is called, is a Liverpool FC player. Salah makes £200,000 per week and £10.4 million in the final six months of his deal, with the prospect of earning considerably more if his contract is extended.
THOMAS PARTEY, NO. 2
Thanks to his work at Arsenal, the Black Stars midfielder is the second highest paid African player in the Premier League.Arsenal bought Partey from Atletico Madrid for £45 million.
The midfielder earns £200,000 per week and is paid £10.4 million per year.
NICHOLAS PEPE, NO. 3
The Ivory Coast-born Arsenal midfielder is the Premier League's third-highest-paid African player.
The average weekly wage is £140,000, or £7.28 million per year. He moved to Arsenal from Liile in 2018 for a club-record price.
4. ZAHA WILFRIED
Ivory Coast's Crystal Palace player is one of the top five highest-paid African footballers.
Zaha has been a key player for the Eagles since joining the Premier League club.
He is paid £130 million each year.
5. KEITA NABY
The Guinean earned £120,000 a week during his five-year contract with Liverpool Football Club, which he signed in 2018. He is paid £6.4 million per year.
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