Thomas-Asante Battles for Premier League Spot: Salary and Prospects of the Talented Ghanaian

Over the last three seasons, striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has consistently emerged as the top scorer for the teams he has played for. His goals in the 2023/24 Championship season could be a decisive factor for West Bromwich Albion F.C.’s return to the Premier League and the next step in the Ghanaian’s career.

Salary of Brandon Thomas-Asante at West Bromwich Albion F.C.

The Ghanaian forward joined the West Brom in the summer of 2022, with a contract running until June 30, 2025. Over two years in England, the Ghanaian footballer will earn €2,434,496, excluding bonuses. For the 2023/2024 season, Thomas-Asante will receive €1,217,248, which equates to €23,409 per week.

Team Salary Overview: Thomas-Asante Among the Top Three Highest-Paid African Players

In the 2023/2024 season, West Bromwich Albion F.C.’s total salary expenditure amounts to €28,324,412 per year, i.e., €544,700 per week, with only three Championship teams spending more on salaries. The team’s highest-paid player is midfielder Adam Reach, a former England youth international, earning €2,434,495 per year or €46,817 per week. Thomas-Asante ranks tenth in the salary rankings, tied with Scotsman Matt Phillips and Englishman Nathaniel Chalobah, making him the fifth highest among foreign players at the club. 

Furthermore, the Ghanaian winger is among the top three highest-paid African footballers at West Bromwich Albion F.C., with Nigerian forward Josh Maja earning over €182,500 less. He also ranks third among players under 25, with Irishman Jayson Molumby nearly €164,000 behind. Moreover, Thomas-Asante is the second highest-paid Ghanaian player in the Championship, with Queens Park Rangers F.C. winger Albert Adomah earning more than 1.5 times less.

Career Salary Comparison

After several loan spells in lower English leagues, the Ghanaian forward settled in the Second Division, where his salary nearly tripled. Having become the top scorer for Salford City F.C. in the 21/22 season, Thomas-Asante received a significant pay rise upon moving to a Championship team. His earnings at West Bromwich Albion F.C. increased nearly 9.5 times, marking the highest salary of his career.

Market Value: Rapid Increase After Championship Move

Just a month after debuting for West Bromwich Albion F.C., the Ghanaian’s transfer value doubled. Finishing the 2022/2023 season as the top scorer for the English team with 9 goals, his transfer sum increased by another €200,000. With more than ten goal contributions in the current campaign, his value nearly tripled, reaching a peak. Transfermarkt now values Thomas-Asante at €2.8 million, placing him sixth among the club’s most valuable players.

National Team and Achievements

Having spent much of his career in the lower divisions of England, Brandon Thomas-Asante received his first call-up to the senior Ghanaian national team in the winter of 2023. Although he made the preliminary squad for the African Cup of Nations, he did not make the final list and has yet to play a match for the national team. While he hasn’t won significant trophies, Thomas-Asante helped Salford City F.C. claim their first EFL Trophy in the 2019/2020 season, the third most prestigious cup tournament in England.

Football and Financial Prospects

In the 2023/2024 season, Brandon Thomas-Asante is a key player for his team, missing only 2.5 weeks at the end of February due to a minor injury. Currently, he is West Bromwich Albion F.C.’s top scorer with 9 goals and two assists in the Championship. If the Ghanaian continues to score and helps the team return to the Premier League, there is a possibility not only to extend his contract on more favorable terms but also to attract interest from stronger European teams.