Ibrahimovic UK’s second richest sportsman

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has cemented his position as the richest sportsman in the UK, while Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic cashed in with a rise to second on the new Sunday Times Rich List.

Published: 6 May 2017 14:23 CEST

Ibrahimovic UK's second richest sportsman

Zlatan Ibrahimovic. File photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Ibrahimovic leapfrogged Old Trafford team-mate Wayne Rooney to become the richest footballer on the list after he joined United last July.

The 35-year-old Swede, recently hit by a serious knee injury, has a wealth of £110 million after more than a decade playing for the likes of Paris St Germain, AC Milan, Barcelona and Juventus, as well as a lucrative long-term endorsement deal with Nike.

The Sunday Times Richest in Sport list:

Lewis Hamilton Motor racing £131m
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Football £110m
Wayne Rooney Football £93m
Jenson Button Motor racing £86m
Rory McIlroy Golf £82m
Sir Andy Murray Tennis £77m
Jose Mourinho Football £61m
Gareth Bale Football £54m
Luol Deng Basketball £50m, Joint place with Pep Guardiola Football £50m

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