The salary of Nariman Akhundzade, who transferred from Qarabag to the U.S. club Columbus Crew, has been disclosed.

According to Offsideplus.az, the Azerbaijan national team member earns an annual net salary of approximately $550,000. Including taxes, the total amount spent by the club for the young player exceeds $633,000.

Interestingly, Lionel Messi tops the salary rankings in the MLS, where Nariman competes. The Argentine superstar earns $28 million per year.

It should be noted that the 22-year-old footballer has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Columbus Crew.