This archive report was first published on 26 November 2019.
Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez Earns More Than Sheffield United's Entire Squad ¶
Published on November 26, 2019
Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez is one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League, despite being out on loan at Serie A side Inter Milan. According to a recent salary list by Spotrac.com, Sanchez earns £21m annually, which is more than the £14m paid to Sheffield United's entire squad.
Sheffield United's average weekly wage is the lowest in the Premier League at just £9,000, while Manchester United is in the 9th position in the current Premier League table, one point behind Sheffield United.
Sanchez's salary is comprised of £16.5m from Manchester United and £4.5m from Inter Milan, where he is currently on loan.
David de Gea is Manchester United's highest-paid player, earning £375,000 (Sh49million) a week, followed by Sanchez who earns £350,000 (Sh46million) a week, and Paul Pogba who earns £290,000 (Sh38million) a week.
Other notable earners include Tottenham Hotspur's Victor Wanyama, who earns £3,380,000 (Sh436million) annually, and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who earns £200,000 (Sh26 million) per week.
Every Premier League Club's Average Salary ¶
- Manchester City: £115,000
- Liverpool: £100,000
- Chelsea: £95,000
- Arsenal: £92,000
- Manchester United: £90,000
- Tottenham Hotspur: £72,500
- Everton: £65,000
- West Ham United: £65,000
- Crystal Palace: £55,000
- Leicester City: £50,000
- Southampton: £50,000
- Newcastle United: £38,000
- Wolverhampton Wanderers: £36,673
- Bournemouth: £35,000
- Burnley: £35,000
- Watford: £30,000
- Brighton & Hove Albion: £30,000
- Aston Villa: £25,000
- Norwich City: £12,000
- Sheffield United: £9,000
- Total average: £45,000
