Messi’s salary revealed

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By: Manu Tournoux

Messi and Miami are over, heading to Barcelona?

The Major League Soccer (MLS) Players’ Association (MLSPA) has revealed the salaries of members of the 29 teams.

It’s anything but a surprise. Landed this summer at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi is the highest paid player in the North American championship. According to the figures revealed by the Major League Soccer Players’ Association (MLSPA), the former Parisian dominates the ranking of the highest salaries thanks to his 20 million annual dollars (19 million euros).

In detail, the Argentinian receives a basic annual salary of 12 million dollars (or 11.4 million euros), to which is added various bonuses allowing him to reach the mark of 20 million dollars guaranteed. This sum does not include goal bonuses or sponsorship contracts, according to NBC Sports.

Thanks to his 19 million euros, he is ahead of the Italian Lorenzo Insigne, who received 14.6 million euros in Toronto, and the Swiss Xherdan, paid 7.7 million euros in Chicago. The Mexican Javier Hernandez and the Italian Federico Bernardeschi complete the Top 5 with respectively 7 million euros at LA Galaxy and 5.9 million euros at Toronto.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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