Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has established himself as one of the best midfielders and players in the world, as well as one of the greatest players of his generation.
The 32-year-old's exceptional technique, athleticism, work rate, playmaking, passing range, and potent long-range shooting abilities with either foot have played a pivotal role in Manchester City's unprecedented success. This culminated in the achievement of the continental treble during the 2022-23 season.
Let's look at Kevin De Bruyne's salary, contract, and career earnings.
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Kevin De Bruyne Contract: £104 million ($131 million*)
In the summer of 2021, De Bruyne extended his existing Manchester City contract by two years, enhancing the overall value of his deal to £104 million ($131 million*).
Set to expire in 2023, this extension means that the Belgian will continue playing for the blue side of Manchester until the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
He did not receive a salary increase in the new extension, maintaining the same £400,000 per-week salary that has been in effect since the 2020-21 season.
*All GBP to USD conversions are based on exchange rates as of February 2024
Kevin De Bruyne Career Earnings
Given the lack of reliable information on De Bruyne's salary during his time with Genk and his initial year at Chelsea, this article will exclusively focus on his earnings starting from the 2013-14 season onward.
By the end of the 2022-23 season, De Bruyne had amassed a total gross base salary of £131 million ($165.1 million*), encompassing his stints with Chelsea, Wolfsburg, and Manchester City, according to Capology.
This figure solely represents his base earnings from these clubs and does not include additional income derived from bonuses, incentives, and off-field ventures such as endorsements and sponsorships.
Moreover, the calculation does not account for deductions related to taxes, agent fees, and other business-related expenses.
Looking forward to the upcoming two seasons of his career, spanning from the ongoing 2023-24 season to the culmination of his existing contract in the 2024-25 season, De Bruyne is anticipated to accumulate gross earnings totaling £172.6 million ($217.55 million*).
Kevin De Bruyne Salary 2023-24
Based on his existing contract with Manchester City, De Bruyne is set to earn a base weekly salary of £400,000 ($504,000*) for the ongoing 2023-24 season.
This arrangement equates to an annual salary of approximately £20.8 million ($26.2 million*) spanning from the 2020-21 season up to the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, according to information provided by Spotrac.
De Bruyne has the highest base salary among Manchester City players and the entire Premier League. His weekly base salary of £400,000 surpasses that of his teammate Erling Haaland, who earns £375,000 weekly and is second on the list.
However, the Norwegian striker's contract incorporates substantial bonuses and incentives, likely linked to goal achievements. These additional factors elevate Haaland's weekly earnings to £865,000 ($1.06 million*) or an annual sum of £45 million ($57 million*).
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