Stars from AC Milan , Bayern Munich and Real Madrid include some of the most highly compensated British athletes competing overseas during the 2024-25 season.
Although most British players compete in England, Scotland, and Wales, a growing number of them have begun relocating overseas in recent years.
Based on data from Capology, we've compiled a list of the top 10 highest-paid British players competing overseas for the 2024-25 season.
10. Kyle Walker – £76,335 weekly salary
Although Walker earns £175,000 weekly with his contract at Manchester City, AC Milan has been covering just £76,335 during his loan period.
The player, who is 34 years old, lost favor with Pep Guardiola during the initial part of the season and consequently sought a transfer in the January window.
At the end of the season, Milan can choose to sign Walker for £4.3 million, but it is uncertain whether they will activate this option.
9. Eric Dier – £82,436 weekly salary
eyebrows rose when Bayern Munich signed Dier last January following the player’s limited appearances for Tottenham during his final half-year with the team.
Nonetheless, he has proven himself as a consistent player under Vincent Kompany and is poised to claim his inaugural significant title, with Bayern leading the Bundesliga by eight points at the summit.
8. Ruben Loftus-Cheek – £84,580 weekly salary
Chelsea supporters were disappointed when Loftus-Cheek left in 2023, as he had dedicated his whole professional journey to the club since joining Stamford Bridge.
The 29-year-old enjoyed a good debut season in Milan last year, but has missed the majority of the 2024-25 campaign through various injuries.
=6. Dele Alli – £91,669 weekly
Considering he hasn't played much football lately, it could be surprising to know that the ex-Tottenham midfield player continues to earn substantial salaries.
Following minimal appearances for Everton throughout his three years at Goodison Park, the 29-year-old moved to Serie A club Como in January.
Nonetheless, things haven't been entirely easy for the midfielder since his move to the Italian club.
He was shown a straight red card just nine minutes into his debut against AC Milan And has not played for Como since then.
=6. Scott McTominay – £91,669 weekly
McTominay has appeared rejuvenated since his move to Napoli, earning the same salary as Alli in Serie A.
The Scotland national team member has netted nine league goals this season, surpassing all players from Manchester United who have scored fewer times in the Premier League.
"It's impressive how well several former United players are performing. McTominay, I believe, fits perfectly into Amorim's system," Gary Lineker stated on The Rest is Football podcast.
He's exactly what they require. I understand they had to let him go due to his PSR, and he happens to be from the area, which everyone considers an absurd aspect of this specific regulation.
5. Tammy Abraham – £95,132 weekly
Following his stint in Italy over the past four years, Abraham might see a comeback to the Premier League this summer.
During his first season with Roma, the 27-year-old had the most productive season of his career, scoring an impressive 27 goals.
Sadly, he hasn't reached those figures again since then, and during the 2024-25 season, he was sent out on loan to AC Milan.
Even though he still has a few years remaining on his contract with Roma, rumors suggest a possible return to England.
4. Conor Gallagher – £143,496 weekly
Last summer, Atletico Madrid offered Gallagher a five-year deal with a weekly salary of £143,496.
Since moving to Spain, he has excelled and quickly became one of Diego Simeone’s favored players.
"It’s not always simple for English players to adjust to the Spanish league, with the language being one of the challenges… He has performed quite well in various settings and roles that aren’t necessarily his preferred ones," Simeone stated.
He will develop further; there’s significant potential for his advancement. His gameplay is remarkably strong both offensively and defensively, contributing greatly to our team.
3. Jude Bellingham – £332,112 weekly
One of the most recognizable figures in soccer nowadays, Bellingham is currently earning a weekly wage of £332,112 at Real Madrid.
This places him as the shared third-highest-paid player at Real Madrid, along with Vinicius Junior, ranking just below David Alaba and Kylian Mbappe.
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2. Harry Kane – £398,599 weekly
Not surprisingly, Kane stands as the undisputed top earner in the Bundesliga, with a weekly wage slightly below £400,000.
The English team leader secured a fair salary increase from his previous earnings at Tottenham, and his agreement with Bayern remains effective until 2027.
Given that Bayern is now eight points ahead at the summit of the Bundesliga, it seems likely that he will clinch a significant title this season as well.
1. Ivan Toney earns £406,730 each week.
Although many football supporters ridiculed Toney for moving to Saudi Arabia, he can feel content knowing his finances have significantly improved as a result.
After joining Al-Ahli, Toney secured the title of the highest-paid British player globally, with earnings exceeding £400,000 each week.
It’s equally important to keep in mind that due to Saudi Arabian laws, Toney’s earnings will be exempt from taxes.
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