7. Yaya Toure (Manchester City) - £12.48 million (Telegraph)
£240,000 a week £34,250 a day £1428 an hour £24 a minute 41p a second The first entry from England's top-tier division, the big Ivorian has enjoyed a big pay cheque from some of Europe's biggest clubs including Barcelona, Monaco and Olympiacos though none have shelled out more for Toure than the premiership's richest club, Manchester City. There's no denying that Yaya's performances at the club merit this hefty price tag even as I'm writing this he has just inflicted an all important goal against Stoke which will likely win the Sky Blues the 3-points. Other than his goal-scoring ability, Yaya also offers physical size and strength in the middle of the park to play alongside City's smaller, more agile players.
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