Manchester United eyes Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer as 'transfer target' after Christian Eriksen injury

Cristiano Ronaldo's ugly departure from Manchester United does not appear to be affecting his bank account. According to reports, the Portuguese superstar has a contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr worth more than $200 million per year.

Until Ronaldo signs a new contract, Mbappé is the highest-paid player in soccer. According to Forbes, the French phenom signed a new contract with Paris Saint-German in May 2022, which netted him a nine-figure salary this year, but he is reportedly looking to leave the club in January.

Phil Mickelson - $102 million Golf provided athletes with the opportunity to earn large sums of money while playing less. According to Forbes, no one cashed in more than Phil Mickelson, who earned more than $100 million in on-course earnings in 2022.

Mexican boxing sensation Saul "Canelo" Alvarez signed a five-year, $365 million deal with DAZN in 2018. That was not only the most for any boxer at the time, but also the most for any professional athlete. Unfortunately, that deal is no longer active, but it's one of the archives we'll never forget.

Following a $215 million extension in 2018, Stephen Curry's contract extension will pay him an average salary of just under $54 million. He'll earn $59.6 million when he's 37 in 2025. He's the highest-paid player in the NBA, and he's earned it with his contributions to the Golden State Warriors.

Rodgers is the NFL's only $50 million man, but several quarterbacks are hot on his tail.
Russell Wilson earns the second highest annual salary in the league, $48.5 million. Kyler Murray comes in second at $46.1 million, and Deshaun Watson comes in fourth at $46 million flat. Patrick Mahomes held the record for the highest-paid player in the NFL at one point, with a $45 million annual salary.

Two former Detroit Tigers are being compensated in Queens.
Max Scherzer agreed to terms with the New York Mets on a three-year, $130 million contract before the 2022 season. One offseason later, Justin Verlander re-signed with Scherzer, agreeing to a two-year, $86.6 million contract with the same annual salary.