Erling Haaland’s Staggering Weekly Wages Reveal He Could Be the Highest Paid Footballer in the World

• Reports have emerged that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland earns close to £1 million per week
• That amount makes him the highest-paid player in football, with details revealing he earns a staggering £45 million per year
• Haaland is on the best run of form and is considered the best footballer in the world at the moment

Erling Haaland is definitely the most talked about footballer in the world at the moment due to his astonishing form in front of goal.

As details of his weekly wages emerge, the young Norwegian striker reportedly earns close to £1 million weekly.

Haaland has made a brilliant start to the season for Manchester City by scoring a mind-boggling 19 goals in 12 appearances, including three hat-tricks in the Premier League.

City signed Haaland for £51 million in the summer from Borussia Dortmund, a fee that raised a few eyebrows. If he continues with his current strike rate, he will represent the best value for money in football.

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What does Haaland make per week at Man City?

According to Mirror, the Norwegian is set to earn £45 million per year at City, which is £865,000 per week, an astonishing figure for arguably the best player in the world at the moment.

Manchester United legend Ronaldo was reportedly the highest-paid player in the league, but the new details conclude that Haaland could be top of the list.

PSG star Kylian Mbappe was thought to be the highest-paid player in the league, but according to Marca, he earns £42.5 million annually.

However, Lionel Messi's £64 million contract given to him by Barcelona remains the highest contract given to a footballer.

Pep rubbishes Haaland Real Madrid rumours

Sports Brief earlier reported on Man City manager Pep Guardiola dismissing reports that Haaland had a clause in his contract that would allow him to to join Real Madrid in 2024.

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This would be absurd since the youngster is enjoying the best run of form in his career.

His latest goals came in the Champions League on Wednesday versus FC Copenhagen, where he scored a brace.