10 highest paid footballers in the world

7 Paul Pogba (Manchester United) – £292,000/week

Paul Pogba became the world’s most expensive transfer when he made a stunning £89 million move to Manchester United from Juventus in the summer. Still only 23, Pogba is already among the best-paid players in the world with the Premier League giants tying him down to a long-term contract and paying an immense amount of money for his vast potential.

Earmarked as a future Ballon d'Or winner by many pundits and even Jose Mourinho himself, Pogba had a tough start at Old Trafford this season, struggling to live up to the hype and huge transfer fee. However, in recent weeks, Pogba, much like Manchester United has come into his own, putting in a number of good performances in his favoured central midfield position.

A powerful, skilful and creative player with a penchant for scoring spectacular goals, Pogba might well be worth the huge sum Manchester United paid if he fulfils his immense potential and becomes one of the best midfielders of our generation.