Footballers are known for their impeccable skills on the pitch, and a pretty lavish lifestyle they lead off the pitch as well. European giants like Manchester United, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Liverpool, etc. are known for their huge turnovers. And as per their market, they pay their players quite handsomely as well. Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw’s net worth is also noteworthy in terms of his recent rise in world football.
The England international has gone strength to strength and build-up a special place for himself in the company of the best left-backs of the world currently. As of now in 2021, it is estimated that the 26-year-old holds a net worth of more than $44 million. Various brand endorsements and his salary add up to this worth.
Luke Shaw’s rise from the horrific injury:
Signed from Southampton, the England international, became an immediate starter under then manager Louis Van Gaal. However, a game against PSV Eindhoven changed his life forever. Hector Moreno clashed against the adventurous left-back which proved to be too fatal as Shaw’s two of the limbs were broken. He was admitted to an immediate hospital nearby. The injury was quite horrible as he confessed that he was close to losing his leg. His return to football seemed a but blurry but his sheer determination of his helped him get back his place in the team.
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His meteoric rise came under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Former manager Jose Mourinho was critical of his performances publicly. But he remained focused and that proved to be fruitful for him. His overall game improved rapidly. And England manager Gareth Southgate made him his main left-back for Euro 2020. His heroic performance took England to the finals of the UEFA competition. He opened the scoring for them as well. But unfortunately, England lost to the Azzuri in a penalty shoot-out.
His new contract:
Nevertheless, shaw has been recognized among the best left-backs in the world recently. And eventually, brand value also rose to a certain extent. He recently signed a new contract with the red devils as well. Which will allow him to earn £7,800,000 per year. He was signed from Southampton for the highest fee for a teenager in the league. But his fatal injury hampered his growth. However, he is getting back to the place where he belongs.
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From riding some of the most fancy cars to living in a posh apartment in Cheshire worth £2.6million. His villa is apparently equipped with all the luxuries of the world. And it just goes on to prove the fact that, the 26-year-old is living his dream life. He and his parents were Chelsea fans as per reports, but as of now, Luke is a red through and through.
He has started the season quite strongly as expected. And it is expected that, if United goes on to win something significant this year, he might feature in world best XI as well. This will certainly boost his value even further. And brand endorsements will be doubled.
