Kai Havertz becomes Arsenal’s top earner with a whopping €20m/£17m yearly package.
This summer has seen Arsenal making significant moves in the transfer market.
Notably, the North London club made headlines with the high-profile acquisition of Kai Havertz from Chelsea. The transfer didn’t just make waves for the player involved but also for the record-breaking remuneration package that came along with it.
According to BILD, Kai Havertz has ascended the ranks to become the top earner at Arsenal, leaving behind Thomas Partey, who BILD claim held the title with a £10.4m-per-year (£200kpw) contract. Gabriel Jesus, however, reportedly earns £265kpw/£133.78mpy.
This landmark shift in Arsenal’s wage structure has seen Havertz secure a whopping £17.24m per year, translating to over £327k a week.
This development marks a significant milestone for Arsenal, as the club has not seen such a high wage range since the departure of stars like Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil.
It further underlines the Gunners’ ambition and financial prowess as they continue to compete at the highest level.
Adding to the intrigue, the Havertz deal forms part of an emerging ‘top group’ salary bracket within the club.
It is expected that this exclusive group will soon welcome another addition in the form of West Ham’s Declan Rice, should his anticipated transfer to Arsenal go through.
Like Havertz, Rice is predicted to command around £17m a year in wages.
Under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta, both Havertz and Rice are projected to be at the heart of a rejuvenated Arsenal setup.
Havertz will slot in behind the strikers, a position where he rose to prominence during his time at Bayer Leverkusen.
Rice, on the other hand, will be tasked with anchoring the midfield, providing a sturdy shield in front of the defence.
This strategic move by Arsenal is not merely an attempt to lure in top talents but also a way to instigate a return to the glory days of the past. The club is ready to dig deep, with its massive investment in wages serving as evidence of its commitment to the cause.
The following list breaks down Arsenal’s wage structure for the top earners:
| Player | Nation | Position | Age | Weekly Wages (€) | Annual Wages (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Havertz | Germany | Forward | 24 | €380,000 | €20,000,000 |
| Gabriel Jesus | Brazil | Forward | 25 | €308,028 | €16,017,475 |
| Thomas Partey | Ghana | Midfielder | 29 | €232,474 | €12,088,660 |
| Bukayo Saka | England | Forward | 20 | €226,662 | €11,786,444 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | Brazil | Forward | 21 | €209,227 | €10,879,794 |
| Oleksandr Zinchenko | Ukraine | Defender | 25 | €174,356 | €9,066,495 |
| Aaron Ramsdale | England | Goalkeeper | 24 | €139,485 | €7,253,196 |
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This revamped wage structure at Arsenal reflects the strategic planning that the club has put into building a formidable team that can compete with the best in the Premier League and in Europe.
With Kai Havertz at the helm and potential arrival of Declan Rice, Arsenal fans have every reason to be excited about the upcoming season.