Top 10 highest-paid footballers in Indian Rupees

#6 Alexis Sanchez

Endorsements: Rs. 17,91,13,750.00

Salary & Bonus: Rs. 2,02,75,67,650.00

Total: Rs. 2,20,66,81,400.00

Largest Sponsor/Partner: Nike

Alexis Sanchez was the highest-paid Premier League player before his loan move to Inter Milan this summer. The Chilean switched clubs in January 2018, but his Old Trafford move has been catastrophic.

Manchester United and Arsenal decided to swap Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. But, neither of them succeeded as both the player endured tough spells at their respective clubs before sealing a move to Italy.

#5 Andres Iniesta

Endorsements: Rs. 17,91,13,750.00

Salary & Bonus: Rs. 2,14,93,65,000.00

Total: Rs. 2,32,84,78,750.00

Largest Sponsor/Partner: Asics

Andres Iniesta broke through Barcelona’s academy ranks. The Spanish midfielder played more than 15 years of top-flight football for the Spanish giants, the place where Iniesta won several accolades.

During the 2018 summer transfer window, the Spaniard decided to fly across the continent and play his trade for Vissel Kobe from Japanese top-flight league. He has been a class apart since joining the Asian club.

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