{
  "id": 1937280,
  "title": "LaLiga: Highest-paid players at Barcelona [Top 11]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/laliga-highest-paid-players-at-barcelona-top-11",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T13:04:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/laliga-highest-paid-players-at-barcelona-top-11/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The highest-paid player at the Spanish LaLiga giant Barcelona is the recently acquired Spanish midfielder Rodri. He has inked a four-year contract with the club, following his transfer from Manchester City. According to Capology, the 30-year-old has a gross fixed salary of €520,769 per week. In total, Rodri has four years and €108,320,000 gross income remaining with Barcelona. Right behind him is Lamine Yamal, who commands a weekly salary of €400,577. The third-highest-paid player at the Catalan club is Raphinha, who earns a weekly salary of €320,577. Jules Kounde follows with a salary of €300,577, while Marc-André ter Stegen's weekly earnings are €280,385. Completing the top five highest-paid players are Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, and Pedri, each earning €250,385, €240,385, and €240,385 respectively. The remaining six players in the top eleven include Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Gavi, with salaries of €230,769, €240,385, and €180,385 respectively.",
  "summary": "New Barcelona player, Rodri, has become the highest-paid player at the club. Rodri was officially unveiled as Barcelona’s new player on Tuesday. He signed a four-year contract with the LaLiga champions after leaving Manchester City. According to Capology, the Spain international has an estimated Gross Fixed salary of €520,769 per week. The 30-year-old has four years […] LaLiga: Highest-paid…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rodri, Barcelona's highest-paid player, earns €520,769 per week",
    "Lamine Yamal and Raphinha follow with €400,577 and €320,577 weekly salaries",
    "Top five highest-paid players include Jules Kounde, Marc-André ter Stegen, and Frenkie de Jong"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}