Top 7 biggest contracts in football history

Ronaldo will earn 175 million euros across two-and-a-half years in Saudi Arabia.

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The Welshman signed a six year contract in 2016, which saw him earn 178 million euros before his departure in 2022.

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The Portuguese moved to Italy in 2018 in a surprising sequence of events, signing a four-year contract worth 220 million euros.

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Along with teammate Gareth Bale, Cristiano renewed his contract in 2016, signing for five years, netting 220 million euros.

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Following a record-breaking 222 million euro move from Barcelona, Neymar signed a five year contract worth 267 million euros.

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Messi was made the world's highest paid player in 2017, signing a four-year contract worth a staggering 555 million euros.

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PSG offered Mbappe 630 million euros over a span of only three years to convince the Frenchman to stay after a transfer saga with Real Madrid.

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Top 7 biggest contracts in football history

Top 7 biggest contracts in football history

Ronaldo will earn 175 million euros across two-and-a-half years in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo will earn 175 million euros across two-and-a-half years in Saudi Arabia.

7) Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

7) Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

The Welshman signed a six year contract in 2016, which saw him earn 178 million euros before his departure in 2022.

The Welshman signed a six year contract in 2016, which saw him earn 178 million euros before his departure in 2022.

6) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)

6) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)

The Portuguese moved to Italy in 2018 in a surprising sequence of events, signing a four-year contract worth 220 million euros.

The Portuguese moved to Italy in 2018 in a surprising sequence of events, signing a four-year contract worth 220 million euros.

5) Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)

5) Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)

Along with teammate Gareth Bale, Cristiano renewed his contract in 2016, signing for five years, netting 220 million euros.

Along with teammate Gareth Bale, Cristiano renewed his contract in 2016, signing for five years, netting 220 million euros.

4) Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)

4) Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)

Following a record-breaking 222 million euro move from Barcelona, Neymar signed a five year contract worth 267 million euros.

Following a record-breaking 222 million euro move from Barcelona, Neymar signed a five year contract worth 267 million euros.

3) Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain)

3) Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain)

Messi was made the world's highest paid player in 2017, signing a four-year contract worth a staggering 555 million euros.

Messi was made the world's highest paid player in 2017, signing a four-year contract worth a staggering 555 million euros.

2) Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

2) Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

PSG offered Mbappe 630 million euros over a span of only three years to convince the Frenchman to stay after a transfer saga with Real Madrid.

PSG offered Mbappe 630 million euros over a span of only three years to convince the Frenchman to stay after a transfer saga with Real Madrid.

1) Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

1) Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

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