Who are the highest paid players in the Premier League, where does new Chelsea signing Cesc Fabregas stand?
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10) David Silva (Manchester City) – £160,000 per week
Manchester City won the race to sign the Spanish star from Valencia in 2010, and the 28-year-old has rewarded his team with a succession of fine performances, leading the club to two Premier League titles, as well as several other honours.
9) Fernando Torres (Chelsea) – £175,000 per week
Chelsea signed the free-scoring Liverpool striker in January 2011, but the Spaniard was never able to replicate his Reds form at Stamford Bridge, with the 30-year-old struggling to justify his £50m transfer fee or his huge wages.
8) John Terry (Chelsea) – £175,000 per week
The Chelsea captain is still a vital player at Stamford Bridge, as well as being one of the most consistent and reliable defenders in the Premier League. The Blues will find it difficult to replace him when the time does come.
7) Mesut Ozil (Arsenal) – £180,000 per week
Arsenal’s record signing joined from Real Madrid for £42.5m last summer, and while he is yet to show his best form in a Gunners shirt, he will come into next season full of confidence after being part of Germany’s World Cup winning team.
6) Eden Hazard (Chelsea) – £185,000 per week
Chelsea’s golden boy continues to get better and better, fully justifying his huge wages. The Belgian may have had a quiet World Cup, but he will be looking to establish himself as one of the world’s very best next season.
5) Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea) – £200,000 per week
Chelsea’s new signing is believed to be earning close to £200,000 per week, making him the club’s highest paid player. The former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder will be looking to remind every Premier League fan how talented he is.
4) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) – £225,000 per week
Manchester City’s star striker will hope to put his injury struggles behind him and once again prove himself as one of the Premier League’s deadliest goalscorers. The Argentine has been emphatic in the past, but needs to play more to justify his wages.
3) Robin van Persie (Manchester United) – £225,000 per week
One of the best players in the world, as well as one of the most reliable finishers, the Dutchman seems to be getting better with age, and has already enjoyed one of the best years of his career at Manchester United in the 2012-13 season.
2) Yaya Toure (Manchester City) – £240,000 per week
Manchester City’s talisman looks set to remain at the club this summer, and will be hoping to inspire his team to a third Premier League title. The giant Ivorian has been consistently one of the best players in the country during his time at the Etihad Stadium.
1) Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) – £300,000 per week
It’s been a decade since a teenage Wayne Rooney signed for Manchester Untied from Everton, and the England international will be desperate to hit top form again this year in order to justify is incredible wage packet.