Top 10 Footballers Who Got Big Pay Raises After Transfers

Several footballers have seen their weekly wages increase a lot after moving to new clubs this summer. Transfers to Saudi Arabia and some big European clubs have led to these pay rises.

Here are the top 10 players who reportedly enjoyed the biggest pay increases after their transfers, according to Planet Football on Thursday:

1. Ollie Watkins, £130,000 to £410,618

Increase: £280,618 per week Ollie Watkins reportedly got the biggest pay raise after leaving Aston Villa for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. After spending six years in the Premier League with Villa, Watkins signed a three-year deal that supposedly more than tripled his weekly pay. He is now said to earn £410,618 per week, compared to £130,000 at Villa.

1. Rodri, £220,000 to £444,782

Increase: £224,782 per week Rodri reportedly almost doubled his wages after moving from Manchester City to Barcelona. The midfielder is now said to earn £444,782 per week, up from £220,000 at City. This salary makes him Barcelona’s top earner and shows his status as one of the top midfielders in world football.

1. Elliot Anderson, £40,000 to £250,000

Increase: £210,000 per week Elliot Anderson received a huge financial boost after his move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City. The midfielder reportedly earned £40,000 per week at Forest but will now receive £250,000 per week at City. This is more than six times his previous salary.

1. Crysencio Summerville, £45,000 to £234,709

Increase: £189,709 per week Crysencio Summerville also got a big pay rise after joining Al Hilal from West Ham. The Dutch winger reportedly saw his weekly pay increase from £45,000 to £234,709. His new earnings are almost five times what he earned at West Ham.

More Big Pay Increases

1. Enzo Fernandez, £180,000 to £350,000

Increase: £170,000 per week Enzo Fernandez reportedly nearly doubled his pay after moving from Chelsea to Manchester City. City reportedly paid £125 million for the midfielder, making him the club’s new record signing. His weekly pay has gone up from £180,000 to £350,000.

1. Gabriel Martinelli, £180,000 to £330,646

Increase: £150,646 per week Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly in line for a big pay increase after his move from Arsenal to Al Hilal. Although his transfer had not been officially confirmed yet, reports say his new weekly pay is around £330,646. This represents an increase of more than £150,000 per week.

1. Marco Palestra, £4,599 to £150,000

Increase: £145,401 per week Marco Palestra has one of the biggest percentage increases on this list. The defender reportedly earned just £4,599 per week at Atalanta and during his loan at Cagliari. After moving to Chelsea, his reported salary jumped to £150,000 per week.

1. Mateus Fernandes, £60,000 to £200,000

Increase: £140,000 per week Mateus Fernandes has seen his pay rise again after another transfer. After earning £20,000 per week at Southampton, his pay reportedly increased to £60,000 when he joined West Ham. His latest move has reportedly taken his weekly pay to £200,000.

1. Francisco Trincao, £64,056 to £201,039

Increase: £136,983 per week Francisco Trincao has also benefited from a big salary increase after moving to Saudi Arabia. The former Barcelona and Wolves winger reportedly joined Al Ahli from Sporting CP. His weekly pay has reportedly increased from £64,056 to £201,039.

1. Bradley Barcola, £119,408 to £250,000

Increase: £130,592 per week Bradley Barcola wraps up the list after reportedly receiving a major pay boost following his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool. The France international reportedly earned £119,408 per week at PSG but is now set to earn £250,000 per week at Liverpool. His new salary of £250,000 reflects an increase of £130,592 per week.

These figures are based on reported wage estimates and may not show the players' officially disclosed contract terms.