Who are the highest paid footballers in the world?
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With the news that Raheem Sterling will be paid up to a mammoth £300,000 a week after extending his contract with Manchester City, we wanted to know who are the world's highest paid footballers.
Raheem Sterling will be celebrating this week after signing a contract that will see him being paid up to £300,000 a week.
The 23-year old forward has agreed to another three years with Manchester City, securing his spot there until 2023.
His pay increase has now boosted him even further up the ranks of the best paid footballers in the world!
Sterling appeared delighted with the signing, commenting "I felt from the minute I got here it was the right choice for me. It's paid off and I'm really grateful."
This news got the Newsround team wondering about which players are paid the most by their clubs?
Check out the list below!
Do you think these players are paid fairly?
Perhaps you think they're paid too much or too little?
Who do you think deserves to be the highest paid player in the world?
5. Paul Pogba
Pay: £23 million a year
Club: Manchester United
Position: Midfield
Fun fact: His nickname in Italy is 'The Octopus' because of his long, strong legs
4. Gareth Bale
Pay: £26 million a year
Club: Real Madrid
Position: Forward
Fun fact: Gareth Bale's grandma is English so he could play for England if he wanted, but he said the only national team he'd play for is Wales. Aww!
3. Neymar
Pay: £69 million a year
Club: Paris Saint-Germain
Position: Forward
Fun fact: Neymar shares his name with his father, who is also a footballer! This is why he is called Neymar Júnior.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
Pay: £83 million a year
Club: Real Madrid
Position: Forward
Fun fact: Cristiano Ronaldo is named after former US President Ronald Reagan.
1. Lionel Messi
Pay: £85 million a year
Club: FC Barcelona
Position: Forward
Fun fact: His first football contract with Barcelona was signed on a paper napkin!
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