2025: Every Manchester United player's weekly pay

Manchester United have received a lot of criticism over the years for wasting money on players who aren't good enough. For the most period, the team has failed to regain the form they shown under Sir Alex Ferguson, and they are frequently vying for a spot in the top four rather than a league title.

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After a strong first season in command, Erik ten Hag appeared to be the man to assist the team return to the Premier League's top flight. He spent a lot of money during the summer and has made significant investments in the present squad. However, after falling far short of expectations last season, the new-look leadership gave the Dutchman one final opportunity before giving him his P45 following a 2-1 loss to West Ham United.

Ruben Amorim, 39, has subsequently established himself in the Old Trafford dugout, and with the January trading period approaching, he may try to make sweeping changes to accommodate his 3-4-3 system. With numerous new recruits making huge money, notably the signing of Real Madrid target Leny Yoro, here's how much everyone in the Red Devils' senior team will make in the 2024/25 season, via Capology.

Goalkeepers

Replacing David de Gea was a daunting undertaking, but Andre Onana was chosen since he had previously worked closely with Ten Hag at Ajax. The two had already achieved great success together, so it wasn't surprise that he came to Old Trafford on a decent salary. The Cameroonian had a rough debut season in England last time around, making a string of disastrous errors.

Still, there is still of time for him to turn things around, and he has showed flashes of brilliance on occasion. His £120,000-per-week wage demonstrates that there is confidence in his ability to maintain his recent form, since both Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir make at least £75,000 less than the Red Devils' number one.

While former Burnley starting goalkeeper Heaton, 38, receives a final end-of-career salary of only £45,000 per week, second-choice Bayindir, who has struggled to impose himself when given the chance in dead rubber games, earns £10,000 less at £35,000 per week.

1. Andre Onana - £120,000-per-week (July 20, 2023 to June 30, 2028)

2. Tom Heaton - £45,000-per-week (July 2, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

3. Altay Bayindir - £35,000-per-week (September 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027)

Defenders

When Raphael Varane's contract expired, Manchester United's defensive unit pay bill increased significantly. Despite earning less than the aforementioned Frenchman, Matthijs De Ligt would take up that slot in the weekly spending, with the Dutchman earning just shy of £200,000 per week since joining from Bayern Munich.

Yoro came amid a lot of excitement from Old Trafford fans, and there are high hopes for the £115,000-per-week star despite his injury troubles. Harry Maguire, one of the longest-serving players, is regarded as one of the best backline possibilities, earning £190,000 a week, while Luke Shaw, who is sometimes injured, receives a nice £150,000.

Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez are priced similarly to the left-back at £120,000. The full-back's weekly salary of £85,000 now seems a bit cheap, even if Diogo Dalot excelled last season and helped United defensively when several around him missed extended amounts of time due to injuries.

Tyrell Malacia, who did not participate in the 2023/24 season, receives £75,000 every seven days. Meanwhile, the remainder of the list includes Jonny Evans, who signed a one-year contract extension in July 2024 with a weekly salary of £65,000.

1. Matthijs de Ligt - £195,000-per-week (August 13, 2024 to June 30, 2029)

2. Harry Maguire - £190,000-per-week (August 5, 2019 to Jun 30, 2025)

3. Luke Shaw - £150,000-per-week (April 4, 2023 to June 30, 2027)

4. Noussair Mazraoui - £135,000-per-week (August 13, 2024 to June 30, 2028)

5. Lisandro Martinez - £120,000-per-week (July 27, 2022 to June 30, 2027)

6. Victor Lindelof - £120,000-per-week (January 4, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

7. Leny Yoro - £115,000-per-week (July 18, 2024 to June 30, 2029)

8. Diogo Dalot - £85,000-per-week (May 31, 2023 to June 30, 2028)

9. Tyrell Malacia - £75,000-per-week (July 5, 2022 to June 30, 2026)

10. Jonny Evans - £65,000-per-week (July 12, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

Midfielders

Manchester United's financial difficulties, which they are attempting to overcome under new ownership, are most visible in midfield. Despite overseeing a deadly plummet last season, Casemiro remains the Red Devils' biggest earner, earning a staggering £350,000 each week.

To be honest, Bruno Fernandes is the only player in Manchester United's midfield plan who has earned more than £100,000 per week in the last year. For the second consecutive season, he was the Premier League's top creator, creating 114 opportunities for his teammates. With a salary of £300,000, you would expect him to.

At £250,000 a week, Mason Mount, the third-highest paid midfielder, played in just 14 Premier League games and scored just once last season. His injury problems have carried over into the current season, making his salary even more difficult to justify.

Christian Eriksen, for example, may be past the peak of his engine room abilities, but he still earns a solid £150,000 per week. This does not exactly make up, since Kobbie Mainoo, one of the standout players in an otherwise starless 2023/24 season, earns only £20,000. However, after playing an important role in England's run to the EURO 2024 final, Mainoo is anticipated to be rewarded with a bright new deal.

1. Casemiro - £350,000-per-week (August 22, 2022 to June 30, 2026)

2. Bruno Fernandes - £300,000-per-week (August 14, 2024 to June 30, 2027)

3. Mason Mount - £250,000-per-week (July 5, 2023 to June 30, 2028)

4. Christian Eriksen - £150,000-per-week (July 15, 2022 to June 30, 2025)

5. Manuel Ugarte - £120,000-per-week (August 30, 2024 to June 30, 2029)

6. Kobbie Mainoo - £20,000-per-week (February 9, 2023 to June 30, 2027)

7. Toby Collyer - £5,000-per-week (June 11, 2024 to June 30, 2027)

8. Dan Gore - £5,000-per-week (January 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2026)

Forwards

Any United supporter would have been ecstatic to see Marcus Rashford sign a long-term extension at Old Trafford and would have declared he deserved every cent of his new contract when it was announced in the summer. After all, he was coming off a fantastic season in 2022/23. Actually, it's his greatest yet.

The previous campaign, however, was radically different, and the Englishman was a shell of the player who won the rich new contract. Instead, he fell out of favour with Ten Hag multiple times, as has Amorim, who has not been hesitant to dismiss him due to his bad form.

There is clearly plenty of time for Rashford to turn things around, and hopefully he does, since another five years at £300,000 with his present form might become nasty. Especially if it limits the club's capacity to move - and fulfill Amorim's objectives - during the upcoming summer transfer windows.

Perhaps even more concerning is that none of his offensive teammates have been able to fill his boots throughout his tough run. Antony's £200,000-per-week compensation is barely warranted after two years of subpar performance.

Following a great start to the 2024/25 season, Amad Diallo was rewarded with a new five-and-a-half-year contract worth £120,000 per week, according to Graeme Bailey.

Joshua Zirkzee was the newest addition to the revolving door, attempting to turn the narrative of signing misfiring forwards on its head. Struggling to adjust to the hustle and bustle of football in England's top flight, he is earning £105,000 a week for the 2024/25 season, £20,000 more than last summer's blockbuster signing, Rasmus Hojlund, who is paid £85,000.

Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho, one of the Premier League's greatest youngsters, has proven himself capable (when not dropped alongside Rashford) of being a devastating force for his team in the coming years, earning £50,000 per week.

1. Marcus Rashford - £300,000-per-week (July 18, 2023 to June 30, 2028)

2. Antony - £200,000-per-week (August 30, 2022 to June 30, 2027)

3. Amad Diallo - £120,000-per-week (January 9, 2025 to June 30, 2030)

4. Joshua Zirkzee - £105,000-per-week (July 14, 2024 to June 30, 2029)

5. Rasmus Hojlund - £85,000-per-week (August 5, 2023 to June 30, 2028)

6. Alejandro Garnacho - £50,000-per-week (April 28, 2023 to June 30, 2028)