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Fabian Ruiz salary: How much does the Liverpool transfer target earn?
Fabian Ruiz has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer - but how much does the Napoli midfielder earn?
Express Sport understands that Liverpool have made Fabian Ruiz their top transfer target this summer. But the Reds will face stiff competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster his midfield at the end of the season and has identified Ruiz as an ideal fit.
The 23-year-old has scored two goals and made two assists in 22 appearances before Serie A was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
How much does Fabian Ruiz earn?
According to Football Italia, the Napoli star takes home a salary of £1.39million (€1.5m) per year.
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That works out as approximately £26,700 per week, or £115,800 in monthly wages.
Ruiz joined the Serie A two years ago and is under contract until.
But his agent Alvaro Torres says there is no release clause in his deal and revealed big clubs have already enquired about the player's availability.
"There have been many changes in the club this season, it’s been a difficult year for Napoli," Torres told Marca.
Ruiz came through the youth system at Betis and made his senior debut in 2014.
After a brief loan spell with Elche, he returned to become a first-team regular under Quique Setien.
In July 2018, Napoli met his €30million release clause and he joined the Italian side on a five-year deal.
Ruiz has also represented Spain at under-19 and under-21 levels.
The midfielder made his full Spanish debut in June 2019 and has earned six caps so far.