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FootballTop 10 Best Paid Players at Arsenal as Thomas Partey Tops List
- Thomas Partey is reportedly Arsenal's best-paid player, with the midfielder pocketing a whopping £200k per week
- Nicolas Pepe, Ben White, Kieran Tierney, and Hector Bellerin are among some of the highest earners at the Emirates
- Incredibly, despite the important role played by Bukayo Saka and Smith Rowe last season, the youngsters are the lowest paid players at the north London club
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is reportedly Arsenal's highest-earning player at the Emirates.
The former Atletico Madrid ace joined the Gunners on transfer deadline day in the summer of 2020 after meeting his £45m release clause.
According to Sky Sports, Partey penned a long-term deal with the north Londoners after his arrival.
It has now emerged that the 29-year-old is now the best-paid player at the club, with the Black Stars midfielder pocketing an eyewatering £ 200,000 per week.
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Nicolas Pepe is the second-best paid Gunners player, with the Ivorian banking £140,000 per week as wages.
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Joining Pepe and Partey on the rich list are Ben White and Hector Bellerin, with Kieran Tierney completing the top five podium.
Incredibly, despite being one of the club's most important players, Bukayo Saka does not feature in the top 10 list of the best-paid Arsenal stars.
The Sun reports the youngster is instead among the lowest earners, taking home a paltry £30,000 per week.
Emile Smith-Rowe and Nuno Tavares are also among the lowest earners alongside summer signing, Fabio Vieira.
Viera, who joined the Gunners this summer from FC Porto is believed to be earning £25,000 as weekly wages.
Below are the top 10 best-paid Arsenal stars (wages per week):
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Football1. Thomas Partey - £200k
2. Nicolas Pepe - £140k
3. Ben White - £120k
4. Hector Bellerin - £110k
5. Kieran Tierney - £110k
6. Eddie Nketiah - £100k
7. Bern Leno - £100k
8. Granit Xhaka - £100k
9. Gabriel Martinelli - £90k
10. Pablo Mari - £85k
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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has expressed his delight after the club completed the signing of FC Porto star Fabio Vieira.
Vieira is set to link up with Mikel Arteta after he was officially unveiled as Arsenal's newest acquisition.
The FC Porto star now becomes the Gunners' third signing of the summer transfer window after the arrival of Matt Turner and Marquinhos.