After years of holdup, La Liga holders Real Madrid have finally managed to secure the services of arguably the best player in the world, Kylian Mbappe. Fascinatingly, Los Blancos did not have to pay a single dime in transfer fees. The French superstar moved to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium as a free agent, having run down his contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Since Real Madrid did not have to fork out a massive sum up-front, many expected Mbappe to be on the most lucrative contract in Europe. However, as per the data from Capology, not one but two Barcelona stars will make more than the 25-year-old in the 2024-25 season.
Below, we will check out who they are and list the top 10 highest-earners in La Liga in the process. Let’s begin!
#10 Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid): €14.5 million ($15.73 million)
Thibaut Courtois Is A Two-Time Champions League Winner
Kicking off the list is arguably the best goalkeeper in Europe, Real Madrid’s No. 1, Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian shot-stopper, who joined Madrid from Chelsea for €35 million ($37.96 million) in August 2018, is on a €14.5 million ($15.73 million) per year deal. His contract, which he extended in August 2021, runs until June 2026.
After a difficult debut season, Courtois has come into his own at Real Madrid, improving with every passing month. He has played 235 games for Los Blancos, keeping 96 clean sheets and conceding 219 goals. His heroics between the sticks have helped Madrid to three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions Leagues. Courtois’ best display in a Real Madrid shirt came in the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool, during which he made nine key saves to propel his team to a 1-0 victory.
#9 Federico Valverde (Real Madrid): €15 million ($16.27 million)
Fede Valverde Has Won 2 UCLS With Real Madrid
The man Toni Kroos elected to wear his No. 8 jersey, Federico Valverde, is one of the top earners in La Liga. The Uruguayan midfielder is on a €15 million…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-07-24 06:50:26
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