Daniel James

Verified #810 Highest Paid

Position

Right-Midfielder/Winger (RW)

Age

28

Nationality

Wales British

Contract Current Contract

Contract Start Jul 2025

Contract End Jun 2029

Duration 4 years

Base Weekly (Gross)

75000

Base Yearly (Gross)

3900000

After Tax

Contract Salary History

Earliest to latest

Leeds United (2025/29)

14 July 2025 - Daniel James signed 4 years contract at Leeds United until 2029. His base salary is £3.9 million per-year (£75,000/week). He can also earn £600,000/year in bonuses. His total contract is worth £18.0 million over 4 years. Previously, £2.6 million at Leeds United and £2.3 million at Manchester United.

Contract Details

Signed Jul 2025

Base Yearly £3.9M

Bonus £600,000

Total (w/bonus) £4.5M

Source Source

Signed	Base Yearly	Bonus	Total (w/bonus)	Source
Jul 2025	£3.9M	£600,000	£4.5M	Source

Contract History

Date	Weekly	Yearly	Team	Source
2025	£75,000	£3.9M	Leeds United
2021	£50,000	£2.6M	Leeds United
2019	£45,000	£2.3M	Manchester United
2018	£10,000	£1M	Swansea City

Date	Team	Weekly	Yearly	Verified
Jul 2025	Leeds United	£75,000	£3.9M
Jul 2021	Leeds United	£50,000	£2.6M
Jul 2019	Manchester United	£45,000	£2.3M
Jul 2018	Swansea City	£10,000	£1M

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