Comparing Vinicius Junior’s current wages with the rest of Arsenal’s squad
Vinicius Junior would become the highest-paid player in Arsenal‘s history if he completed a stunning transfer to the Premier League champions.
Talk of the superstar Brazilian joining Arsenal intensified over the weekend after David Ornstein reiterated the Gunners intention to sign him.
It would be the biggest signing, name-wise, in the Premier League for several years. But Arsenal would need to break the bank to get their man.
On top of the not-unsubstantial transfer fee, Vinicius earns over £400,000 per week at Real Madrid when converted from euros into pounds. That is over £100,000 more than Bukayo Saka, Arsenal’s current highest-earner.
Here’s a full breakdown of every player in Arsenal’s squad and how much they earn in wages compared to Vinicius at Madrid.
Note: All figures come via football finance website Capology, who themselves state that:“All salary figures are estimates as actual salaries may vary. Unverified players are calculated using algorithms, or sourced from reporting that has not been confirmed yet.”
1. Vinicius Junior – £410,856
2. Bukayo Saka – £300,000
3. Kai Havertz – £280,000
4. Gabriel Jesus – £265,000
5. William Saliba – £250,000
=6. Martin Odegaard – £240,000
=6. Declan Rice – £240,000
8. Viktor Gyokeres – £200,000
=9. Gabriel Martinelli – £180,000
=9. Eberechi Eze – £180,000
=11. Ben White – £150,000
=11. Gabriel – £150,000
=11. Noni Madueke – £150,000
14. Mikel Merino – £130,000
15. Riccardo Calafiori – £120,000
=16. Reiss Nelson – £100,000
=16. David Raya – £100,000
=18. Christos Tzolis – £90,000
=18. Jurrien Timber – £90,000
20. Ethan Nwaneri – £80,000
21. Martin Zubimendi – £75,000
22. Christian Norgaard – £65,000
23. Kepa Arrizabalaga – £60,000
24. Christian Mosquera – £55,000
=25. Fabio Vieira – £45,000
=25. Myles Lewis-Skelly – £45,000
27. Max Dowman – £35,000
28. Piero Hincapie – N/A
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