The Ghanaian’s return to Atalanta BC after three years has brought him the highest salary of his career. However, due to injuries and intense competition, he has yet to secure a regular spot on the team. Sulemana now faces the challenge of adapting quickly to prove his value and avoid a potential transfer in the coming windows.
Sulemana’s Salary at Atalanta BC
The Ghanaian national team player rejoined Atalanta BC in the summer of 2024 on a contract that runs until June 2028. Over four years, Sulemana will earn €3.72 million, with an annual income of €930,000 for the 2024/2025 season. This amounts to a weekly wage of €17,885, making this contract the most lucrative of his career.
Sulemana’s salary places him among the top three highest-paid Ghanaian players in Serie A, trailing only Alfred Duncan and Emmanuel Gyasi. Despite his relatively high earnings within the league, Sulemana ranks only 21st in Atalanta’s salary structure, sharing his position with Matteo Ruggeri. Among foreign players, he has one of the lowest salaries, and among non-European players, he ranks last.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 930,000 |
16,176,161 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 77,500 |
1,348,013 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 17,885 |
311,087 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 2,555 |
44,441 Ghanaian Cedis |
Career Salary Comparison
Since his previous spell at Cagliari, Sulemana’s salary has increased significantly. Joining Atalanta doubled his previous earnings, making it the peak salary of his career so far.
|
Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Ghanaian Cedi per Year (GHS) |
|
Atalanta BC (2024/2025) |
€ 930,000 |
16,176,161 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Cagliari Calcio (2023/2024) |
€ 520,000 |
9,044,735 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Hellas Verona FC (2022/2023) |
€ 70,000 |
1,217,561 Ghanaian Cedis |
Rising Market Value Despite Limited Playtime
Although he saw limited playtime during his first season at Hellas Verona FC, Sulemana’s market value grew fifteenfold. In Cagliari, despite injury setbacks and time on the bench, he scored twice, further boosting his value. By the time he joined Atalanta, his transfer value had increased by another 2.5 times. Even without regular play at Atalanta, Sulemana’s market value rose by another 1.5 times in the autumn of 2024, reaching €6 million.
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Club |
Year |
Market Value |
|
Atalanta BC |
2024 (October) |
€ 6,000,000 |
|
Cagliari Calcio |
2024 (June) |
€ 4,000,000 |
|
Hellas Verona FC |
2023 |
€ 1,500,000 |
|
Hellas Verona FC |
2022 |
€ 100,000 |
National Team Achievements
Sulemana debuted for Ghana’s national team in the summer of 2024. So far, he has appeared in three matches, though he has not yet represented Ghana in major tournaments.
Football and Financial Prospects
The 2024/2025 season began with an injury for Sulemana, likely contributing to his inability to secure a starting position. Currently, he is limited to substitute appearances, playing no more than 20 minutes per game. If he cannot establish himself in the lineup, a loan move for more playtime could be on the table by the end of the season or even as early as the winter transfer window.
