The highly-anticipated knockout stage of the 2024 European Championships is finally here.
The groups game already threw up some shock results with the likes of Georgia and Slovenia progressing to the last 16 for the first time. While a number of big nations such as England and France have struggled to impress, tournament experts Croatia have already been sent packing.
There’s been some surprise names that have stolen the show too, with Georges Mikautadze and Romano Schmid taking the headlines ahead of icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe. Could they earn big money moves this summer after their outstanding start to the Euros?
A number of players will be hoping to put themselves in the shop window this summer as they look to earn big money moves, but which Euro 2024 stars are already currently some of the highest earning players in Europe?
Here are the 20 highest paid players at Euro 2024 - according to SalarySport.
17. N'Golo Kante - France
The ex-Leicester City man has been a key figure for Didier Deschamps side at Euro 2024 so far. After leaving the EPL in the summer of 2023, he moved to Al-Ittihad and earns a weekly wage of £423k per week reportedly. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
18. Marcelo Brozović
The third highest paid player at the Euros is one who has already headed home. The Croatia star reportedly earns a staggering £591,000 per week at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. | Getty Images for FIGC
19. Kylian Mbappe - France
He will be sporting the colours of Real Madrid next season after joining the Spanish giants on a Bosman free transfer. He earns a reported weekly wage of £888k. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
20. Cristiano Ronaldo - Portugal
The oldest player on the list is also the highest paid player at the Euros - and by some distance. The 39-year-old football icon earns a staggering £3 million per week playing for Al Nassr. | David Klein Photo: David Klein