UEFA raises alarm over footballers' high salaries

UEFA's latest club licensing report provides a detailed analysis of the financial situation of European football. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin expressed his concern about the rising operating costs of clubs, noting that, while most are managing wage increases responsibly, other expenses are growing rapidly, creating significant pressure on financial balance sheets.

In the 2023-2024 season, the salaries of football players in Europe's top leagues reached 18 billion euros, an increase of 6.5% compared to the previous season.

This is a significantly higher figure than the pre-pandemic period.

The clubs that spent the most on player salaries in the 2023-24 season are:

1. PSG – €658 million

2. Manchester City – €554 million

3. Real Madrid – €505 million

4. Barcelona – €476 million

5. Liverpool – €449 million

6. Bayern Munich – €430 million

7. Manchester United – €429 million

8. Chelsea – €395 million

9. Arsenal – €381 million

10. Aston Villa – €292 million