Thanks to his transfer to Al-Ahli, Riyad Mahrez has entered the group of the ten highest-paid players in the world. Saudi Arabia has caused a shock in the football world during the summer transfer period by focusing on several stars from the top five European leagues to enhance the reputation of its own championship. Clubs from the Roshn Saudi League have spent extravagant amounts to attract these talents.
This is particularly the case for Riyad Mahrez, the Algerian international footballer, who left Manchester City to join Al-Ahli. His transfer came with a four-season contract and an annual salary of 35 million euros. As a result, Mahrez ranks as the ninth highest-paid player in the world of football and is second in Africa.
Here is the current ranking of the top ten highest-paid players:
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) – 200 million euros per year
Benzema (Al Ittihad) – 200 million euros per year
Neymar (Al Hilal) – 160 million euros per year
Kanté (Al Ittihad) – 100 million euros per year
Mbappé (PSG) – 70 million euros per year
Messi (Inter Miami) – 45 million euros per year
Mané (Al Nassr) – 40 million euros per year
Henderson (Al Ettifaq) – 40 million euros per year
Mahrez (Al Ahli) – 35 million euros per year
Koulibaly (Al Hilal) – 30 million euros per year
