Haaland concluded a fictional deal with Nike (The New Arab / Getty)
Football players earn high salaries from their clubs, factoring in what they earn from sponsorship contracts, as brands battle with each other to reach a deal with football stars.
Although the Manchester City midfielder, Jack Grealish, is not among the 10 best players in the world, he signed the most profitable contract for a British player, during which he receives 11.3 million euros annually, and in the next report, we will review the list of the 5 most money-earning footballers Sponsorship contracts for sports companies, according to a report by the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo”.
Neymar Jr
The Brazilian winger is the highest-paid player in exchange for sponsorship of his shoes, after signing a historic agreement with Puma for 26 million euros, as it bet heavily on making him the first advertising face of the German brand.
Erling Halland
The Norwegian striker was the last to join this list, after signing a new contract with Nike for 25 million euros, after he had been free from any official sponsorship agreement since January of 2022.
A new era of number 9 🧘🏼♂️⚽️ @nikefootball @Nike pic.twitter.com/zFzu7dv4HL
— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) March 31, 2023
Leo Messi
The Argentine star, who is considered by many to be the best player in history, is the player with the highest sponsorship contract from Adidas, which is 20.4 million euros, and has a sub-brand called “Adidas Messi”.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Although the Portuguese star stepped down as the highest-paid Nike company, he signed a lifelong contract with the brand for 17 million euros, and he still represents a great propaganda face, despite his departure from the five major leagues and joining Al-Nasr Saudi Arabia.
Kylian Mbappe
The French striker, who is close to topping the throne of world football, is currently the third most important figure in Nike, receiving 16 million euros, and it is expected that after the announcement of Haaland’s signing, he will request an increase in his new contract.
