Burnley have a long football history, that has dropped them down even to the Fourth Division in the 20th century. Now the things have changed, and the Clarets are enjoying their place in the Premier League.
During the last 5 years the club's most profitable season was 2017/18, when they secured their 7th place in the Premier League. Yet, they recorded £36.6m profit in 2018, becoming the 7th on the top of the richest Premier League teams with a £139m record level.
In 2019 Burnley's income has fallen due to latest expenses, including new transfers of the players.
The club is sitting on the 13th place of the Premier League table, having more losses than wins this campaign.
However, the last Wednesday's match against Manchester United would be unforgettable for Burnley fans as they celebrated their first win at Old Trafford since 1962.
Following their victory over the Red Devils, let's see who are the highest-paid players of the English club and whether the last fixture's goalscorers Chris Wood and Jay Rodriguez among them.
10. Matej Vydra
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- Age: 27
- Position: Centre-Forward
- Annual Salary: £1,820,000
Vydra has joined Burnley from Derby in the summer of 2018. He has made 6 Premier League appearances, assisting once for the club this season.
Czech professional's contract expires in 2021 with an option for a further year.
9. Jeff Hendrick
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- Age: 27
- Position: Central Midfield
- Annual Salary: £1,820,000
Hendrick has joined the club from Derby in August 2016. He has played 16 Premier League games during the 2019/20 season, scoring 2 times and assisting once.
The Irish professional’s contract was extended in December 2018, and the new contract expires in 2020.
8. Robbie Brady
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- Age: 27
- Position: Left Midfield
- Annual Salary: £1,820,000
The Irish midfielder has joined Burnley from Norwich during the January transfer window. During the 2019/20 season he has made 13 Premier League appearances, netting once and assisting twice for the club.
Brady’s contract expires in 2020, with an option for a further year.
7. Jack Cork
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- Age: 30
- Position: Defensive midfield
- Annual Salary: £1,976,000
Cork has joined Burnley from Swansea in July 2017. During the last campaign he has played 19 Premier League games, having no goals or assists for the club.
The England international’s contract expires in 2021.
6. Ashley Barnes
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- Age: 30
- Position: Centre-Forward
- Annual Salary: £2,080,000
The English professional has joined the club from Brighton in during the winter transfer window in 2014. He has played in 19 Premier League games, netting 6 times for the team.
Barnes' contract was extended in November 2019. The new contract expires in 2022 with a club option 1 year.
5. Ben Gibson
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- Age: 26
- Position: Centre-Back
- Annual Salary: £2,080,000
Gibson has joined the club from Middlesbrough in August 2018. He didn’t make a single Premier League appearance during the 2019/20 campaign, starting just once in the EFL Cup.
The defender’s contract expires in summer 2020.
4. Jay Rodriguez
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- Age: 30
- Position: Centre-Forward
- Annual Salary: £2,600,000
Rodriguez has joined Sean Dyche's side from West Brom in the summer of 2019. He has made 22 Premier League appearances this season, scoring 3 times.
The England international's contract expires in 2021 with an option for a further year.
3. Chris Wood
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- Age: 28
- Position: Centre-Forward
- Annual Salary: £2,600,000
Wood has joined The Clarets from Leeds during the summer transfer window in 2017. He has made 19 Premier League appearances for club, netting 8 times during the last campaign.
The striker’s contract was extended in November 2019. The new contract expires in 2023.
2. James Tarkowski
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- Age: 27
- Position: Centre-Back
- Annual Salary: £2,600,000
Tarkowski has joined Burnley from Brentford during the winter transfer window in 2016. He has played 21 Premier League games, scoring one goal and assisting once during the 2019/20 season.
The defender’s contract expires in 2022, after being extended in January 2018.
1. Ben Mee
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- Age: 30
- Position: Centre-Back
- Annual Salary: £2,860,000
Mee has joined Sean Dyche’s side from Manchester City in January 2012. He has made 21 appearances, having no goals or assists for the club during the last campaign.
The contract was extended in August 2018 and expires in 2021, with an option for a further year.
Sources:
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