Italy Footballers
Retained List tracks 6 Italy footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £249,000. Riccardo Calafiori currently leads as the highest-paid Italy player at £90,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riccardo Calafiori | Arsenal | Defender | 24 | June 2029 | £90,000 |
| 2 | Michael Kayode | Brentford | Defender | 22 | June 2030 | £49,000 |
| 3 | Nicolò Savona | Nottingham Forest | Defender | 23 | June 2030 | £45,000 |
| 4 | Wilfried Gnonto | Leeds United | Forward | 22 | June 2028 | £40,000 |
| 5 | Caleb Okoli | Leicester City | Defender | 26 | June 2029 | £25,000 |
| 6 | Marco Palestra | Chelsea | Defender | — | June 2033 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Italy footballer?
Riccardo Calafiori is the highest-paid Italy footballer on Retained List, earning £90,000 per week at Arsenal.
How many Italy players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 6 senior Italy footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Italy players?
The 6 Italy players in our database earn a combined £249,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £12,948,000.
Which clubs employ the most Italy players?
Club concentration varies by league and recruitment cycle. Filter the contract tracker by club, or scan the table above for the most common employers of Italy players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Italy players?
Players are tagged by the nationality recorded on their primary registration. Dual-national players appear under the nationality used by their senior international career, where applicable.