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after tax..
Sorry, so? I said he earns £350 p/w at Madrid. Am I wrong? My whole post was more to do with how much he makes outside of his salary. I wasn't looking to piss on anyone's chips.
I'll try again. The following is taken from when he originally signed for Madrid......
Earlier this year he revealed how media savvy he was by trademarking his goal celebration, the “eleven of hearts”.
According to brand analyst Nigel Currie, this alone could make him up to £3m a year.
Now Bale can apply his personal signifier on headgear, footwear, jewellery and clothing as well as various leather goods including travelling bags and umbrellas.
Added to this, on top of the €7m a year he will earn, he gets to retain 60% of his image rights.
According to realmadridnews.com he becomes the first player to own more than 50% in that respect.
This in itself is staggering and an indicator of how Real Madrid see the player’s future.
The purchase of Bale is a sporting and commercial investment, and not financial mismanagement
Again, not looking to annoy anyone.