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The upcoming AFC Champions League clash between Al Nassr and Al Duhail has fans excited. These two teams have made significant strides since last year, with Al Nassr leading the way through impressive signings such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane. Meanwhile, Al Duhail surprised everyone by securing the services of Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho on loan. However, these high-profile moves have come at a considerable cost.
As the much-anticipated group stage encounter draws near, it is worth taking a closer look at the salaries and spending of both clubs to understand the financial implications of their ambitious moves.
How much are both clubs paying their star players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Philippe Coutinho?
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Al Nassr, in their bid to bring in top talents like Cristiano Ronaldo, has had to make substantial financial investments. From Ronaldo to Sadio Mane, the club has not hesitated to offer lucrative contracts to secure these elite players. Here is the list of weekly wages of Al Nassr players.
| Player Name | Age | Position | Weekly Wage(approx.) |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 38 | Forward | $4.35 million |
| Sadio Mane | 31 | Forward | $831k |
| Marcelo Brozovic | 29 | Midfield | $235k |
| Alex Telles | 29 | Defence | $175k |
| Nordin Amrabat | 33 | Forward | $69k |
| Talisca | 29 | Midfield | $67k |
| Abderrazak Hamedallah | 29 | Forward | $61k |
| Maicon | 31 | Defence | $56k |
| Seko Fofana | 27 | Midfield | $36k |
| Gonzalo Martinez | 27 | Midfield | $29k |
| Brad Jones | 38 | Goalkeeper | $29k |
| Abdulfattah Asiri | 26 | Midfield | $26k |
| Petros | 31 | Midfield | $24k |
| Abdullah Madu | 27 | Defence | $24k |
| Kim Jin-Su | 28 | Defence | $23k |
| Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem | 26 | Midfield | $23k |
| Abdulrahman Al-Obaid | 27 | Defence | $23k |
| Ayman Yahya | 19 | Midfield | $23k |
| Firas Al-Buraikan | 20 | Forward | $22k |
| Abdullah Al-Khaibari | 23 | Midfield | $22k |
| Abdulrahman Al-Dossari | 22 | Midfield | $20k |
| Sultan Al-Ghanam | 26 | Midfield | $18k |
| Mukhtar Ali | 22 | Midfield | $18k |
| Ali Lajami | 24 | Defence | $18k |
| Yahya Al-Shehri | 30 | Midfield | $17k |
| Khalid Al-Ghannam | 19 | Midfield | $15k |
| Waleed Abdullah | 34 | Goalkeeper | $15k |
| Sami Al-Najai | 23 | Midfield | $14k |
| Abdulelah Al-Amri | 23 | Defence | $12k |
| Ali Al-Hassan | 23 | Midfield | $12k |
| Osama Al-Khalaf | 23 | Midfield | $10k |
| Hamad Al-Mansour | 27 | Defence | $9k |
| Raed Al-Ghamdi | 26 | Midfield | $8k |
| Mahmoud Samti | 27 | Defence | $5k |
| Mohannad Mando | 18 | Midfield | $70 |
On the other hand, Al Duhail does not boast a comparable salary structure to that of Al Nassr. While they have made significant signings, their wage bill does not reach the same heights. Let’s take a look at the wages of the Al Duhail players.
| Player Name | Age | Position | Weekly Wage(approx.) |
| Philippe Coutinho | 31 | Midfield | $157k (Loan) |
| Edmilson Junior | 29 | Forward | $98k |
| Ismael Mohammed | 33 | Forward | $19k |
| Luiz Ceara | 34 | Midfield | $18k |
| Karim Boudiaf | 33 | Midfield | $18k |
| Mohammed Muntari | 29 | Forward | $15.8k |
| Almoez Ali | 27 | Forward | $13k |
| Sultan Al-Brake | 27 | Defence | $11k |
| Mohammed Al-Naimi | 23 | Defence | $270 |
The Spendings of Al Nassr and Al Duhail in 2023
Al Nassr’s ambition extends beyond acquiring marquee players through free transfers or loan deals. The club has made substantial investments in the transfer market to reinforce their squad further. Here’s how much the Saudi club has spent in 2023 to acquire their signings.
| Player Name | Age | Position | Transfer Fee |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 38 | Forward | Free |
| Otavio | 28 | Forward | $63.6 million |
| Sadio Mane | 31 | Forward | $32 million |
| Aymeric Laporte | 29 | Defence | $29 million |
| Seko Fofana | 28 | Midfield | $26.5 million |
| Marcelo Brozovic | 30 | Midfield | $19 million |
| Alex Telles | 30 | Defence | $4.9 million |
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Al Duhail, although not as extravagant as Al Nassr, has also made strategic signings to bolster their squad. In addition to securing Philippe Coutinho, the Qatari club has invested in various other players to strengthen their team. Here is the expenditure of Al Duhail.
| Player Name | Age | Position | Transfer Fee |
| Philippe Coutinho | 31 | Midfield | Loan Transfer |
| Mohamed Saeed | 25 | Goalkeeper | Loan Transfer |
| Ibra Bamba | 21 | Defender | $8.5 million |
| Ibrahima Diallo | 24 | Midfield | – |
| Isaac Lihadji | 21 | Forward | – |
| Moon-hwan Kim | 27 | Defence | – |
| Rashid Al-Abdulla | 19 | Forward | – |
The clash between Al Nassr and Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League promises to be an enthralling encounter, not only on the field but also in terms of the financial investments made by both clubs.
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