Chelsea wages revealed with Joao Felix set to become joint-fourth top earner if he completes loan transfer from Atletico
Andrew Walker
Updated on March 16, 2026
CHELSEA are closing in on a £10million loan deal for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix - and he will instantly become one of the club's top earners.
The Blues look to have beaten Manchester United and Arsenal to the Portuguese star's signature.
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And Felix, 23, is expected to become the fourth highest earner at Stamford Bridge.
The former Benfica man, who joined Atletico for £113m in 2019, will reportedly rake in £250,000-a-week.
Raheem Sterling is the club's top earner at £325k per week, with Kai Havertz on £310k and Kalidou Koulibaly on £295k.
But no other Chelsea stars are ahead of Felix - who will be looking to improve on the 34 goals and 18 assists he contributed in 131 appearances at the Wanda Metropolitano.
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Chel;sea's fifth highest earner is summer signing Wesley Fofana, with the 21-year-old scooping £200k-a-week after his £70m move from Leicester.
Fellow summer arrival Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is claimed to be on £160k-a-week, making him the ninth highest earner.
Marc Cucurella takes home £175k-a-week, which is less than left-back rival Ben Chilwell, who is thought to be on £190k-a-week.
Reece James has shot up to the club's fourth highest earner alongside the incoming Felix after the England defender signed a mega new £250k-a-week deal.
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And while Mason Mount currently only scoops £88k-a-week, it may not be long until he's alongside the likes of James.
The Blues are keen to tie the academy graduate down to a new deal after securing James' long-term future.
The Blues have handed 18-year-old Carney Chukwuemeka a reported £85k-a-week deal.
And summer deadline day loan addition Denis Zakaria is thought to be on £35k-a-week.
Back-up keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga earns £190k-a-week, more than double rival shot-stopper Edouard Mendy.
Other big earners include Christian Pulisic, who rakes in £160k-a-week.
Jorginho and Thiago Silva are both on £110k-a-week, while Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech each earn £100k-a-week, as per Spotrac's figures.
