Manchester United are among the richest football teams in the world. The Premier League club accumulate around €483m in revenue from broadcasts, matchdays, and commercials.
The United board started to invest a bunch of money for the summer and winter transfers since Sir Alex Ferguson's arrival at Old Trafford. The legendary boss had a sharp eye for choosing the next potential United stars, so the money spent on the footballer was worth it.
Since the post-Ferguson era United made even greater investments to improve the squad but didn't get the desirable results.
The Red Devils are yet to return the team's glory back, and right now Erik ten Hag's team is the one to do the task. Not surprisingly, most of United's current stars make the list of the highest-paid footballers at Old Trafford.
Top 10 highest-paid Manchester United players in 2022
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Weekly Salary: £515,385
.webp)
Image Source: Getty Images
Despite the latest tense situation surrounding Ronaldo, the Portuguese star remains the Red Devils legend and the highest-paid footballer at the club.
The time will show whether the forwards will decide to leave Ten Hag's team in the upcoming transfer windows. There are no talks over a possible contract extension, which means Ronaldo could leave the team in the summer of 2023 as a free agent.
2. David de Gea
Weekly Salary: £375,000
Image Source: Getty Images
De Gea has faced a lot of hardships to prove everyone wrong about his form. Many times the Spain international was linked with the United exit.
However, he still continues to be a vital part of the Red Devils' squad both in the Premier League and in the European competitions.
3. Jadon Sancho
Weekly Salary: £350,000
Image Source: Getty Images
A long-term wait saw the United fans enjoying the summer transfer window when Jadon Sancho made a move to Old Trafford.
However, the 22-year-old is yet to do his best for the club as he struggles to show the skills he managed to do in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund.
4. Raphael Varane
Weekly Salary: £340,000
.webp)
Image Source: Getty Images
Varane joined the Red Devils back in the summer of 2021. Since then he has shown his class, playing an important role in the team.
If not for the injuries, Varane could have been a regular starter for the Red Devils. His latest partnership with newcomer Lisandro Martines makes things better in defense.
5. Carlos Casemiro
Weekly Salary: £300,000
.webp)
Image Source: RAIG BROUGH/ REUTERS
Manchester United have a real fighter in Casemiro, who made a move to the Premier League side in the summer of 2022.
Former Real Madrid man hates losing and does his best to help the team in the ongoing competitions.
6. Anthony Martial
Weekly Salary: £250,000
Image Source: Getty Images
Erik ten Hag's arrival at Manchester United has brought Anthony Martial a new chance to perform as the club first-team player.
Despite his doubtful future at the club, the French professional stayed at Old Trafford and could become Ronaldo's short-term replacement in case of the Portuguese star departs. The only issue for Martial could be his constant injuries.
7. Bruno Fernandes
Weekly Salary: £240,000
Image Source: Getty Images
Bruno Fernandes could be considered one of the best January signings at Manchester United. The Portuguese joined the Red Devils in 2020.
Since his transfer to Old Trafford, Fernandes has been a true leader and encouraged the team to reach new highs. Despite some errors, Fernandes continues to be a key player in Erik ten Hag's squad.
8. Antony
Weekly Salary: £200,000
Image Source: Getty Images
Antony is yet to show his full potential after making a dream to United from Ajax in the summer of 2022.
The Brazil international is adapting to his new team and will surely play his role in the club's future success.
9. Marcus Rashford
Weekly Salary: £200,000
.webp)
Image Source: CRAIG BROUGH / REUTERS
Marcus Rasfhord seems to return to his best form after long-term injuries and hardships faced at the club in the last few seasons.
The England international is currently improving under the new head coach Erik ten Hag. It remains to be seen whether the 24-year-old decides to continue his playing spell with the Red Devils, signing a new contract. The latest one will see him leaving in 2023 if the option for a further season isn't activated by the club.
10. Harry Maguire
Weekly Salary: £189,904
Image Source: Getty Images
Maguire's spell at Old Trafford was not the best one the defender would imagine for himself. The player is under huge criticism for his displays with the team.
Former Leicester City man is currently will now work hard to prove to Ten Hag that he should be in the starting XI.
Stats Source: Spotrac