Osimhen DETHRONED! — Top 10 highest paid players in Turkey

The league is now becoming the choice destination for players looking for a big payday without leaving Europe.

Saudi Arabia used to be the place to go to get a big paycheck, and may still be, but the Turkish Super Lig is starting to look like a genuine alternative, as a league that can still attract top players while competing at the highest level in UEFA competitions.

Nigerian star Victor Osimhen, a former CAF Player of the Year and legitimately one of Europe’s most feared strikers, arrived in Turkey on a permanent basis last summer, breaking the league’s transfer record, after an outstanding season on loan.

Just like Cristiano Ronaldo broke down the Saudi Pro League gates to allow an influx of stars, Osimhen has brought more eyes and interest.

Mohamed Salah’s arrival on a free transfer after 9 years at Liverpool officially broke the wage system in the Super Lig as Trabzonspor agreed a whopping €23.13 million a year, making the Egyptian the highest-paid player in Turkey via Capology.

Osimhen now sits second on €20 million. Still an enormous wage, but no longer the top of the pile.

The rest of the list is stacked with other well-known stars.

Former Manchester City keeper Ederson is on €17.19 million. N’Golo Kanté and Leroy Sané both take home €15 million annually.

Other stars include Milan Skriniar, Marco Asensio and Mason Greenwood, who just joined Fenerbahce from Marseille, while Talisca and Matteo Guendouzi complete the top ten.

1. Mohamed Salah — €23,130,000

2. Victor Osimhen — €20,000,000

3. Ederson — €17,190,000

4. N’Golo Kanté — €15,470,000

5. Leroy Sané — €15,000,000

6. Milan Škriniar — €12,500,000

7. Marco Asensio — €12,500,000

8. Mason Greenwood — €12,500,000

9. Talisca — €10,790,000

10. Mattéo Guendouzi — €9,000,000

These numbers show how far the Super Lig has come. Clubs are willing to spend big, and players are willing to come.

Osimhen remains the best striker in the league, but Salah may now be the biggest star in Turkey.