He will be the star of the club Paris Saint-Germain French Kylian Mbappe is the highest-paid footballer this season, if we take into account his wages with his club and his income from contracts, according to the classification of “Forbes” magazine.
The French striker, world champion in 2018 with his country, is expected to earn 128 million dollars (131.1 million euros), before taxes and agent fees, a record for the sport, according to the specialized magazine.
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For the first time since 2014, it will not be Argentine Lionel Messi, Mbappe’s colleague in Saint-Germain and the second in this list with 120 million dollars (122.9 million euros), nor will his permanent rival Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) third with 100 million (102.42 million euros), Among the richest footballers.
The two superstars were just 30 when they both crossed the $100 million annual income barrier for the first time in 2018. Mbappe appears to have reached that figure when he was only 23.
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The three top performers alone represent more than half of the record total income of $652 million (667.77 million euros), for the top ten salaries in world football.
The top ten raised $585 million (599.15 million euros) last year, so this year the increase is 11 percent.
Mbappe, who decided last May to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2025, following considering leaving to Real Madrid, during the current fiscal year 2022/2023, will receive approximately 110 million dollars (112.66 million euros) between his salary and part of the signing bonus, according to Forbes estimates, citing industry experts.
This amount is added to the $18 million (18.44 million euros) of income off the pitch through his various partnerships (Nike, Dior, Hublot, Oakley, Panini, FIFA video game). -agencies
