2023-08-14 14:28:40
Many of the brightest stars in world football are from the African continent. A number of African players have also secured lucrative deals in the current summer transfer window. Many of the footballers in Europe’s top five leagues are from the African continent.
The Saudi Pro League is now the preferred destination for players. Saudi clubs continue to acquire world-class players by offering huge sums of money. Some well-known African players have now joined Saudi Arabian clubs and become the highest earners in the world of football. Let’s take a look at the five highest paid African footballers.
5. Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah is one of the best footballers Africa has ever produced. The Egyptian international has been in the limelight since joining Liverpool in 2017. Salah is still one of Liverpool’s best players. Salah has won the Champions League title, the Premier League title and the FA Cup with Liverpool. Saha is the fifth most expensive player in Africa. Salah’s salary is 350,000 pounds (Rs. 3,68,14,435) per week.
4. Frank Kessey
AC Milan midfielder Frank Kessie is in the fourth position. The Ivory Coast international’s technical prowess and physicality have helped him dominate the midfield. He was instrumental in the Rossoneri’s Serie A title win in the 2021–22 season. However, Kessi did not renew his contract with the Italian giants this season. The 26-year-old player is currently in Saudi Pro League team Al Ahli. His salary is 354,000 pounds (3,72,15,222 crores) per week. The contract period is three years.
3. Kalidou Kalibali
Kalidou Kalibali, who arrived at Chelsea in a deal worth 38 million euros, is going to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal this season. Calibali, who has passed the age of 30, is coming to Saudi Arabia after it was assessed that there is no more childhood left in the Premier League. Calibali is now hoping to shine in the Pro League. The France-born star will be paid £412,000 (Rs 4,33,56,307 crore) a week at the new club to his Senegalese parents.
2. Riyadh Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez is one of the best wingers in world football in the last decade. The Algerian international has been a shining star in the Premier League with excellent dribbling skills. He was one of Leicester City’s standout performers in their epic Premier League triumph in the 2015-16 season. Later, Mahrez, who performed well at Manchester City, won the Champions League title, four Premier League titles and two FA Cups. Mahrez, 32, has now joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahly on a four-year deal. Mahrez will be paid £481,000 (Rs 5,06,58,583 crore) per week.
1. Sadio Mane
Senegal international Sadio Mane tops the five highest paid footballers in Africa. After a disappointing debut campaign at Bayern Munich, Mane’s place in the Bundesliga was far from secure. With this, Bayern sold Mane to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nasser in a deal worth 32 million euros. Mane has signed a four-year contract with Al-Nasser. Sadio Mane will get a salary of 661,000 pounds (6,95,83,383 crore rupees) per week.
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