Lionel Messis annual salary at Inter Miami increases to $28 million

Major League Soccer Player Salaries Released by MLS Players Association

The latest figures from the Major League Soccer Players Association have been released, providing insight into the annual salaries of top players in the league. According to the data, Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, with an annual base salary of $25 million.

Messi’s compensation package has increased significantly, with his total guaranteed compensation reaching $28.3 million. This represents a doubling of his previous base salary. The figure also includes additional income from endorsement deals and other sources.

In comparison, Son Heung-min, the second-highest-paid player in the league, has a base salary of $10.36 million, with total guaranteed compensation of $11.2 million. Other top players on the list include Rodrigo De Paul, who ranks third with $9.7 million in guaranteed compensation, and Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, who is fourth with $9.3 million.

The salaries for the top five players are as follows: Messi ($28.3m), Son Heung-min ($11.2m), Rodrigo De Paul ($9.7m), Hirving “Chucky” Lozano ($9.3m), and Miguel Almiron ($7.9m).

The total payroll for Inter Miami, led by Messi, is $54.6 million, which is significantly higher than LAFC’s second-place payroll of $32.7 million. The league-wide average guaranteed compensation has increased to $688,816, up 8.9 percent from last October.

These figures provide a snapshot of the salaries of top players in Major League Soccer and will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.

Source: Al Jazeera