The new 2021/22 Premier League season has already started, as it was followed by the round of exciting signings and new contracts.
The summer transfer deadline was closed on August 31 and we can finally take a look at the new squads of the English clubs.
Surprising summer deals included the return of Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United and Chelsea respectively, as well as the record-breaking signing of Jack Grealish from Aston Villa to Manchester City.
The Premier League is expected to dominate in Europe again this season, with the biggest stars of world football.
However, these superstars also require highest salaries, and we'll take a look at the list of highest paid Premier League players for the newly-started 2021/22 season.
10. Paul Pogba
£15,080,000/Annual
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The Manchester United midfielder is one of the highly rated players in his position, as he became record-breaking signing back in 2016, when he joined from Juventus.
Pogba is always on pressure to provide perfect displays, which he recently did against Leeds, assisting four times.
Considering his high salary, he's always expected to give 100%, which he will surely do after deciding to stay at the Old Trafford this summer.
9. N'Golo Kante
£15,080,000/Annual
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Pogba's France compatriot Kante shares the same salary as him. The Chelsea star has not once impressed with his mind-blowing performances for the Blues, helping them win the most desirable Champions League trophy last season.
Kante is one of the most essential players at the Thomas Tuchel's squad, which is looking to win the Premier League title this season.
8. Raheem Sterling
£15,600,000/Annual
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Sterling is one of the top earners at Manchester City, with £300,000 per week salary. The England international is still enduring a tough time at City, with little game time since last season.
However, this summer Sterling became essential for the Three Lions to reach to the Euro 2020 final, scoring three goals and assisting once, which might change Pep Guardiola's mind to give him more game time.
7. Jack Grealish
£15,600,000/Annual
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City's record-breaking signing Grealish will earn quite a bit of money at his new club. The 25-year-old became the most expensive British player this summer after making £105.75m move from Aston Villa.
Since then Grealish enjoyed a decent run making four appearances for the Cityznes, with scoring and assisting once.
6. Romelu Lukaku
£16,900,000/Annual
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Lukaku has made surprise return to the Stamford Bridge this season, after winning the Serie A title with Inter Milan last season.
The Belgian striker then immediately become Chelsea's top earner and so far has enjoyed a great campaign scoring a goal in played two games.
5. Raphael Varane
£17,680,000/Annual
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Manchester United have added a bit of superstars in their ranks securing the signing of Varane from Real Madrid this summer.
The Frenchman has won everything in his career, including World Cup, Champions League and La Liga titles, Club World Cups and many more, and is now ready for the new challenge.
Varane has already made an appearance for the Red Devils and managed to register an assist.
4. Jadon Sancho
£18,200,000/Annual
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Another star, United signed this summer - Sancho. The deal was highly-anticipated since the last summer window and this year it finally materialised.
The England international will be one of the highest paid players at the Old Trafford and will surely be expected to be beyond impressive.
3. David De Gea
£19,500,000/Annual
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De Gea has earned a name for himself as the highest paid goalkeeper in England although his recent seasons were not quite impressive.
However, since the start of the current season the Spain international has made incredible saves ensuring fans his best form is yet to be displayed.
2. Kevin De Bruyne
£20,800,000/Annual
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The biggest earner at City would definitely be De Bruyne. The Belgian midfielder is considered as the best in his position and surely provides mind-blowing displays everytime he's on the pitch.
De Bruyne had been the key player in the Cityzens last year glory of winning the Premier League and the Carabao Cup, as well as reaching to the Champions League final.
1 Cristiano Ronaldo
£26,520,000/Annual
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The highest paid footballer in the Premier League would become Cristiano Ronaldo. On the last days of the transfer window, Red Devils announced the return of the Portuguese superstar after eleven years.
Following his departure from the Old Trafford back in 2009, Ronaldo went on to become one of the greatest players of all time. And now he's back and is ready to win titles for United.
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