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Practically out of nowhere, the Saudi Pro League has become one of the most popular soccer divisions in the world. Every Matchday, millions of viewers tune in to watch their favorite players tearing it up in the desert, often sacrificing matches from the top five European leagues to do so. Many believe a powershift is on the horizon, as it will not be long before the Saudi Pro League, with all its superstars, eclipses some of the biggest European leagues in terms of popularity.
Cristiano Ronaldo was the first megastar to move to Saudi Arabia. He showed his peers that it was possible to earn record-breaking wages in soccer without moving completely away from the spotlight. Many top players have since followed in his footsteps and signed life-changing contracts with Saudi clubs.
Continue reading to check out the top five earners in the Saudi Pro League and how they have fared for their new employers.
#5 Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr): €40 million ($43.37 million)
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Kicking off the list is former Liverpool star Sadio Mane. The gifted left-winger, who joined Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich last summer, will take home a cool €40 million ($43.37 million) in wages in the 2024-25 season.
Having won it all during his eight-year stay at Anfield Stadium, Mane tried a new challenge for the 2022-23 season, joining Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. The Senegalese, however, failed to settle in and left the club just after one season. The Bavarians were okay with his move and accepted a €30 million ($32.53 million) bid from Al-Nassr for his services.
Mane had a decent debut campaign in Saudi Arabia. The 32-year-old played in 46 games for them in all competitions, scoring 19 times and providing 11 assists. Mane’s deal with Al-Nassr will expire on June 30, 2026.
#4 Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli): €52.5 million ($56.92 million)
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-07-25 07:47:00
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