 On 17 February 2012 , Henry returned to Red Bulls to prepare for the 2012 season . His base salary of $ 5 million ( $ 5 @.@ 6 million guaranteed ) made him the highest @-@ paid player in the MLS — surpassing David Beckham , who had taken a salary cut for his last year with the Los Angeles Galaxy . In 2013 , Henry 's base salary dropped to $ 3 @.@ 75 million setting him behind Robbie Keane 's $ 4 million base salary . With bonuses , however , Henry remained the highest @-@ paid player with $ 4 @.@ 35 million compared to Keane 's $ 4 @.@ 33 million . 
