Teenager signs crazy £80k contract with Real – more than THESE big-names!
With the news that 16-year-old Norwegian sensation Martin Odegaard has joined Real Madrid on an £80,000-per-week contract, here’s a look at 16 big-name players that he already earns more money than…
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WARNING: Includes World Cup winners, Champions League winners, current Premier League leaders…so if you’re 23 or over you may start to feel like you’re never actually going to become a millionaire…
16) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool, £30k)
One of the best young players in the world after proving himself on the senior stage, Raheem Sterling is in talks with Liverpool over a new contract and certainly deserves more than his paltry wage at the moment…
15) Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid, £35k)
Also on the books at Real Madrid, Daniel Carvajal is an experienced and talented right-back who has won the Champions League with the club…but he’s still on less than half what the new 16-year-old is making.
14) Adnan Januzaj (Manchester United, £50k)
Another top young talent who has actually played at the top level and shown consistency, Adnan Januzaj doesn’t even come close to Odegaard with his wages at Manchester United.
13) Andrea Pirlo (Juventus, £50k)
Champions League winner, World Cup winner, multiple Serie A title winner, the legendary Andrea Pirlo is earning £30k less than the player nearly 20 years younger than him.
12) Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund, £55k)
Surely soon in line for a big move with an improved pay packet, Mats Hummels is one of the best defenders in the world and on shockingly low wages at Borussia Dortmund.
11) Isco (Real Madrid, £60k)
Another top Real Madrid player, Isco was also part of the club’s Champions League triumph last season and has shown himself to be one of the best in the world in his position. Still not earning as much as the Norwegian kid though!
10) Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea, £60k)
One of the best goalkeepers in the world, Thibaut Courtois won La Liga and reached the Champions League final with Atletico Madrid last season. Maybe he still needs a Premier League title with Chelsea to justify a pay rise…
9) Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool, £60k)
One of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League, Philippe Coutinho is surely worth more than this?
8) Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea, £60k)
A player in superb form this season for league leaders Chelsea, Cesar Azpilicueta is an under-rated talent and underpaid one by the looks of it!
7) Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund, £65k)
No wonder he wants to leave! Marco Reus is another world class player on criminally low wages at Borussia Dortmund.
6) Per Mertesacker (Arsenal, £70k)
World Cup winner and occasional Arsenal captain, Per Mertesacker has resorted to wiping his nose on his sleeve because he can’t even afford tissues!
5) Oscar (Chelsea, £70k)
Another world class player, Oscar may one day hope to emulate the success of Martin Odegaard by appointing whoever his agent is!
4) Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City, £70k)
Two-time Premier League title winner and World Cup finalist, Pablo Zabaleta has been in the game for thirteen years and still earns less than Odegaard…at Man City no less!
3) David de Gea (Manchester United, £70k)
Perhaps the best goalkeeper in the world at the moment, David de Gea is only on £70k at Manchester United, though he has been offered double that if he signs a new deal, according to recent reports.
2) Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea, £75k)
Title winner, Champions League winner, best right-back in the Premier League and perhaps Europe, Branislav Ivanovic is still narrowly behind the hyped-up teenager.
1) Nemanja Matic (Chelsea, £75k)
No wonder he looks surprised! Best defensive midfielder in the Premier League and perhaps Europe at the moment, Martin Odegaard earning more than Nemanja Matic is sheer daylight robbery.