Chances are, you have heard of the term "Manchester United tax". If you haven't, the term refers to an unwritten rule that Man United must pay more for their players, due solely to them being Man United.
While no club should ever complain about having seemingly unlimited resources, this has affected Man United's ability to secure top talent in recent transfer windows. So, they have been forced into signing under-the-radar players.
That said, Manchester United do have an astronomical wage bill and one that would frankly send many other clubs into bankruptcy.
Football fans deserve honesty and transparency and that's exactly what we plan to give. So, let's answer the frequently asked question, who is the highest paid player at Manchester United?
Who is the highest paid player at Manchester United?
1. Casemiro (£18,200,000 per year)
The highest paid player at Manchester United is Casemiro. The Brazilian, who signed in 2022, earns a gross salary of £18,200,000 per year at Manchester United, not including £5,200,000 per year in bonuses.
Casemiro signed for Man United in 2022 from Real Madrid. Since then, he has had a topsy-turvy time at Old Trafford.
Once one of the best midfielders in the world, Casemiro has been criticised for his lack of impact since signing for the Red Devils. Still, he will hope for more from the 2024/25 season.
2. Bruno Fernandes (£15,600,000 per year)
Bruno Fernandes is the joint-second highest earner at Manchester United, tied with Marcus Rashford and earning a base salary of £15,600,000 per year. This is not including Bruno's £3,900,000 per year in bonuses.
Bruno Fernandes signed for Manchester United in 2020 from Sporting CP. Since signing from the Portuguese club, Bruno has emerged into one of the best players at Man United and has consistently been a good performer for the club.
Now the club captain of Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes was handed a healthy pay increase in August of 2024, making him the second highest paid player at Old Trafford.
3. Marcus Rashford (£15,600,000 per year)
Marcus Rashford is the joint-second highest earner, tied with Bruno Fernandes and earning £15,600,000 per year as a base salary. This does not take into account Marcus Rashford's additional £3,900,000 per year in bonuses, which is also tied with Bruno.
Marcus Rashford came through the Manchester United youth academy. He is arguably one of the most successful players to ever come through the United academy.
Making his first-team debut in 2015, Marcus Rashford has won two EFL Cups, two FA Cups and the Europa League.
For continuity purposes, all figures were taken from Capology.