Leicester City are not one of the richest clubs, however, they are paying huge money to their players.
Last season, they finished 9th in the Premier League, reached the third round of FA Cup and the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.
The Foxes managed to sign Jonny Evans, James Maddison, Danny Ward and other top stars. Although, they managed to keep their wage spending relatively low. They are ninth in the Premier League table of wage bills.
In 2019/20 season, Leicester’s total salary per year is £72.620.000. Leicester are now solid Premier League contenders. But who is the highest-paid at King Power Stadium?
Here are the list of top ten highest-paid Leicester players, according to
Capology.com.
James Maddison
Maddison is one of the hottest prospects in the Premier League. Manchester United want to sign the player, however, for now, he is the 10th highest-paid player at King Power. Maddison joined Leicester in the summer of 2018. The 23-year-old midfielder has a contract with the Foxes until 2023. Maddison is currently on his highest market value of £54.00m.
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Demarai Gray
Gray joined Leicester in the January of 2016 from Birmingham. The 23-year-old signed his last contract extension in 2017, which will last until the summer of 2021. Gray is considered as one of the first team players at King Power stadium. His highest market value was £18.00m.
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Wes Morgan
Morgan, 35, joined Leicester in the January of 2012 from Nottingham Forest Forest. In 2019, he signed his latest contract extension with the club; however, it will end at the end of the season. The defender currently earns £ 3.120.000 and his highest market value as familiar to his annual salary. Morgan’s highest market value was £3.15m.
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Kelechi Iheanacho
Iheanacho, 23, joined the Foxes in the summer of 2017 from Manchester City. The player has been linked with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, however, Leicester keen to hold onto him. The forwards current deal at King Power stadium ends in 2022. Iheanacho’s highest market value was £13.50m.
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Ben Chilwell
Chilwell joined Leicester City started his career at Leicester City, however, he spent loan season at Huddersfield. In 2016, Chilwell joined the Foxes’ first team. Chilwell signed his latest contract extension in 2018, which will see him stay at the club until 2024. However, the player is likely to leave the club as Chelsea are interested in the 23-year-old. The England international is currently on his highest market value of £45.00m.
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Ricardo Pereira
Experienced defender Pereira is the fifth highest-paid player at Leicester City. The 26-year-old joined the Foxes in the summer of 2018 from FC Porto. His contract will see him stay at King Power until 2023. The Portuguese player is currently on his highest market value of £36.00m.
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Wilfred Ndidi
Ex-Arsenal forward Paul Merson believes Wilfred Ndidi is the most important player in Brendan Rodgers’ side. However, the player is just fourth in the top 10 of the highest-paid players at the club. Ndidi joined Leicester in 2017 from KRC Genk. In 2018, he signed his latest contract extension with the club. The 23-year, who is currently on his highest market value of £40.50m, has been linked with a move to Arsenal. Ndidi’s contract at King Power stadium ends in 2024.
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Jonny Evans
Evans is an experienced defender who joined Leicester from West Bromwich in 2018, after spells at Sunderland, Royal Antwerp and Manchester United. Evans contract with the Foxes runs until 2021. The 31-year-old highest market value is and was £13.50m.
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Kasper Schmeichel
Premier League winner Schmeichel is the second-highest-paid player at Leicester City and there is no wonder. Kasper, the son of legendary goalie Peter, joined Leicester City in 2011 from Leeds United, after his spells in seven different clubs. In 2018, Kasper signed his latest contract extension at King Power Stadium and will play for the Foxes until 2023. Schmeichel’s highest market value is £10.80m.
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Jamie Vardy
Seventeen goals in 20 matches prove Vardy is well deserved to be the highest-paid player at Leicester City. Vardy joined Leicester in 2012 from Fleetwood. Vardy signed his contract extension with the Foxes in 2018. The 32-year-old’s deal at King Power stadium ends in 2022. Vardy’s highest market value is £18.00m.
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