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Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new contract with Real Madrid to keep him at the Bernabeu until 2018 and the deal is reportedly worth €21 million a season, net, according to Spanish newspaper AS. The contract is the highest ever in the history of the game.
Ronaldo previously earned €10 million a year and the total cost to Real Madrid will be around €40 million a year, including taxes and other payments.
The current tax rate in Spain is 52%, having increased significantly from the drop to 24% because of the “Beckham law.”
Samuel Eto’o had been the highest paid player in football during his spell at Anzhi Makhachkala, where he earned €20 million net.
Ronaldo is now the highest paid player ahead of Zlatan Ibrahamvic (€14.5 million) and Lionel Messi (€13 million).
Below is a picture of AS’ front page on Monday
Image via 101greatgoals.com
