TOP 5 HIGHEST PAID AFRICAN FOOTBALLERS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE

April 26, 2022
3 years ago

 

In the past, and currently, the Premier League has been blessed with a large number of African players. When there is an opportunity for these players to help their clubs win matches and compete for titles, they do so.

 

We have compiled a list of the league's top five highest-paid players.

 

 

 

(5) Naby Keita: £6.4 million annually

 

 

In the five-year contract he signed with Liverpool Football Club in 2018, the Guinean received £120,000 per week.

 

(4) Wilfried Zaha: £6.76 million annually

 

 

 

 

The Crystal Palace player from Ivory Coast is among the top five highest-paid African footballers. Since joining the Premier League club, Zaha has played a crucial role for the Eagles. Every year, he receives £130 million.

 

 

 

(3) Nicolas Pepe: £7.28 million annually

 

 

The Ivory Coast-born Arsenal midfielder is the Premier League's third-highest-paid African player. People make £140,000 each week and £7.28 million annually. In 2018, he moved to Arsenal for a club-record sum from Liile.

 

 

 

 

(2) Thomas Partey: £10.4 million annually

 

 

The Black Stars midfielder is the second highest paid African player in the Premier League, thanks to his work with Arsenal. For £45 million, Arsenal acquired Partey from Atletico Madrid. The midfielder is paid £10.4 million per year and makes £200,000 per week.

 

(1) Mohamed Salah: £10.4 million annually

 

 

The Egyptian King, as he is known, is a Liverpool FC player. Salah, who is in the final six months of his deal, makes £200,000 per week and £10.4 million, and if his contract is renewed, he is likely to earn even more.