EPL’s Top 12 Earners as Cristiano Ronaldo Returns to Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo is now the highest-paid player in the Premier League, following his shock return to Manchester United, according to Sky Italia.

The 36-year-old has agreed on personal terms with United, which will see him sign a two-year deal worth £480,000 a week.

Ronaldo is now ahead of Lukaku, who also moved back to Chelsea this summer.

Once image rights and bonuses are taken into account, Lukaku will take home between £325,000 and £450,000-per-week. Kevin De Bruyne, who recently signed a new contract at Manchester City, is on £385,000-per-week.

De Bruyne’s new teammate, Jack Grealish, is paid £380,000-per-week including bonuses.

EPL TOP EARNERS

Cristiano Ronaldo – £480,000-per-week

Romelu Lukaku – £450,000-per-week (including bonuses)

Kevin de Bruyne – £385,000-per-week

Jack Grealish – £380,000-per-week (including bonuses)

David De Gea – £375,000-per-week

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £350,000-per-week

Raheem Sterling – £300,000-per-week

Paul Pogba – £270,000-per-week

Anthony Martial – £250,000-per-week

Mo Salah – £220,000 – per-week

Ben Chilwell – £190,000-per-week

Virgil van Dijk – £180,000-per-week