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In the Premier League, Kevin De Bruyne is the highest-paid player with an annual income of \u00a320.8 million, which is \u00a312 million less than Sadio Man\u00e9, who ranks fifth in the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n<p>In La Liga, Robert Lewandowski earns \u00a327.47 million per year at Barcelona, slightly more than Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, who was recently transferred to Real Madrid. <\/p>\n<p>In the Bundesliga, Harry Kane became the highest-paid player after his move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich, earning \u00a320.6 million annually. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi earns a significantly lower salary at Inter Miami, with \u00a39.39 million per year (about $12 million), making him the highest-paid player in the MLS. <\/p>\n<p>Cristiano Ronaldo remains, unsurprisingly, one of the richest and most influential footballers in history. 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