Salah knocks off Osimhen as highest-paid player in the Turkish Super Lig

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has become the highest-paid player in the Turkish Super Lig following his reported move to Trabzonspor, according to Capology data.

The former Liverpool winger, 34, earns £342,500 per week after signing a two-year contract with the Turkish club, placing him above some of the league’s biggest names in terms of salary.

Salah’s earnings surpass those of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, who previously held the title of the Super Lig’s highest earner. Osimhen is reported to earn £307,795 per week, while Fenerbahce midfielder N’Golo Kante ranks third with weekly wages of £225,716. The list of the Turkish Super Lig’s highest-paid players also includes Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, who earns £225,716 per week, while Leroy Sane follows with a reported salary of £184,677 per week.

Other high-profile players among the league’s top earners include Mason Greenwood, Milan Skriniar and Marco Asensio, each earning £164,157 weekly. Talisca is reported to take home £153,980 per week, while Leandro Trossard earns £133,460.

Nathan Ake and Matteo Guendouzi complete the list of top earners, with both players reportedly earning £123,118 per week. Salah’s reported salary places him at the top of a growing group of international stars who have boosted the profile and financial power of the Turkish Super Lig.