We are here with the list of the top 5 highest paid Manchester United players in 2025-26. Before the takeover by INEOS in 2024, Manchester United were heavily criticized by fans and pundits alike for paying exorbitant transfer fees' and salary for numerous high-profile signings who most felt clearly weren't worth the price being paid. This has led to the club suffering both financially and on the field over the years. INEOS are now trying to reverse this damage, although it might take another year or 3 to completely change the salary structure at Manchester United due to past mistakes. Let's not delay any further then, scroll down below to find out the top 5 highest paid players in Manchester United in 2025-26.
Manchester United Weekly Wages 2025–26: Top 5 Highest Paid Players
Matheus Cunha (Salary per week - £180,000)
Matheus Cunha has had a great start to his career at Manchester United. His impact may not be seen in terms of goals or assists, but anyone who's watched him over 90 in numerous games this season knows how significant he has been for Ruben Amorim's side. Once he fully adapts to his new club, the goals and assists are bound to come for a player who's too good in attack. Cunha absolutely deserves his per week salary of £180,000.
Harry Maguire (Salary per week - £190,000)
Harry Maguire has had a miraculous resurgence at Manchester United over the past year or 2, which has led to the same fans who have booed and hated him now turn into genuine admirers of the English defender. However, Maguire's salary per week of £190,000 is debatable, and he would certainly have to take a pay cut if he is to renew his contract and stay with the Red Devils.
Matthijs de Ligt (Salary per week - £195,000)
Matthijs de Ligt's debut season at Manchester United was a mixed one with highs and lows. His inconsistent performances led to sharp criticism from several pundits for the former Juventus star. The story has changed this season though, as de Ligt has established himself as one of the top key defenders for Ruben Amorim this season, and his £195,000 per week salary is completely justified at the moment. The only way is up for the Dutchman.
Bruno Fernandes (Salary per week - £300,000)
Bruno Fernandes is one of the most polarizing players in the history of modern football. Some are of the opinion that he is one of the best midfielders in the world who's simply struggling due to the lack of equal quality around in Manchester United. Others are of the opinion that he is highly overrated and surviving on reputation. One thing we can't deny is that whenever Bruno doesn't play, Manchester United are a worse side. Whether Bruno Fernandes deserves a salary of £300,000 per week is highly debatable though.
Casemiro (Salary per week - £350,000)
We mentioned in the beginning of the article regarding how Manchester United were heavily criticized for offering unbelievably high wages to players, and how INEOS are trying to slowly remove that culture. Casemiro will probably be looked back as one of the final recipients who got rewarded for the negligence of the Glazers. Although the Brazilian has made a great comeback this season, paying Casemiro a salary per week of £350,000 at age 33 is just ridiculous.
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