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Serie A received a huge boost to its popularity and marketing value when Juventus signed Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer of 2018. The Portuguese became the most expensive signing in the history of the division following his £105 million switch to Turin.
Inter Milan also made high-profile signings of their own just a year later, luring the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Christian Eriksen and Romelu Lukaku (joined Chelsea this summer) to the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. It is worth noting that AC Milan joined the party as well with their capture of Zlatan Ibrahimovic - adding a new dimension to the battle between the league's elites.
The influx of top superstars into Serie A has led us to see some massively lucrative contracts in the division over the last few years. With so many players on incredibly high wages, we are inspired to see which names make it into the list of the league's top-five earners.
(Note: The figures provided in this article are estimates taken from various sources. The actual wages could vary slightly)
#5 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan), Aaron Ramsey (Juventus), Alexis Sanchez (Inter Milan), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus) - £225,000 weekly
The quartet of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Aaron Ramsey, Alexis Sanchez and Adrien Rabiot all occupy the fifth spot on the list of Serie A's top earners at the moment, with each player receiving a massive £225,000 per week at their respective clubs.
Ibra was greeted with such heavy pay when he chose to return to AC Milan in December 2019. The attacker signed a one-year extension to his initial deal and is now expected to stay at the San Siro until 2022.
Ramsey and Rabiot both have contracts with Juventus until the end of the 2022/2023 season, the same time Sanchez's stint at Inter Milan will expire. Meanwhile, there are doubts over the continuity of the trio beyond the current transfer window, owing to recent developments around them.
#4 Paulo Dybala (Juventus) - £230,000 weekly
Juventus attacker Paulo Dybala is one step ahead of the aforementioned quartet on the list. The Argentine pockets £230,000 in wages every week, making him one of the highest-paid footballers in Serie A right now.
Dybala reached that figure when he signed his most recent extension with the Bianconeri in 2017. The contract runs out at the end of the current campaign but despite rumors of an exit, the attacker is expected to pen a new deal in Turin following the return of Max Allegri this summer.
#3 Christian Eriksen (Inter Milan) - £250,000 weekly
Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen sits in third spot on the list of the highest paid footballers in Serie A at the moment. The playmaker bagged a juicy contract when he joined Inter Milan from Tottenham Hotspur last year and he is paid a massive £250,000 weekly.
Eriksen was influential as the Nerazzurri claimed the Serie A title last season, recording three goals to his name from 26 appearances. However, there are doubts over his participation this term due to health concerns following his collapse on the pitch while representing his nation at the European Championship in June.
Meanwhile, the midfielder was allowed to visit Inter's training ground recently and reports claim he could be allowed to return to the field but under certain conditions. It remains to be seen whether he will feature this season.
#2 Matthijs De Ligt (Juventus) - £280,000 weekly
The defender's stunning performances for Ajax during the 2018/2019 campaign caught the attention of Juventus, who decided to snap him up in a deal worth €75 million at the end of the season. He was also granted a massive £280,000 per week contract in Turin, making him the second-highest paid footballer in Serie A at the moment.
Matthijs De Ligt has made 75 appearances in the Bianconeri's shirt so far, with a record of five goals and two assists to his name. The center-back has also won three honors at Allianz Stadium, which includes the Serie A title, the Coppa Italia and the Italian Super Cup.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) - £520,563 weekly
Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid to join Juventus on a record deal during the summer of 2018. In addition to becoming the most expensive signing in Serie A history, the Portuguese also became the highest-paid player in the division and he's kept his place at the top of the wages list over the last three years.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner receives a mouth-watering compensation of £520,563 per week in Turin. He signed a four-year contract with the club, which will expire at the end of the 2021-22 season.
Ronaldo has been a huge force to reckon with ever since he switched to Serie A. He finished as the league's top scorer last term, with a return of 29 goals from 33 games. So far, he's bagged 101 goals and 22 assists in the Bianconeri's jersey across 133 appearances.
