Cheick Doucouré is retained at Crystal Palace until June 2027. The 26-year-old midfielder earns £47,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Cheick Doucouré
Current Club: Crystal Palace
🌍 Malian
💰 Weekly Wage: £47,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 18, 2027 (9 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Cheick Doucouré earns 25.9% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
“I couldn’t sign anywhere other than Palace,” announced Cheick Doucouré after completing his switch from Lens to the Premier League in July 2022.
Cheick Doucouré said, “I couldn’t sign anywhere other than Palace,” after moving from Lens to the Premier League in July 2022.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who was an important member of the Lens team that finished seventh in Ligue 1 merely a year after promotion from the second division, landed with a solid track record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cheick Doucouré's contract expire?
Cheick Doucouré's current contract expires on June 18, 2027.
How much does Cheick Doucouré earn per week?
Cheick Doucouré earns approximately £47,000 per week.
Who does Cheick Doucouré play for?
Cheick Doucouré currently plays for Crystal Palace.
What position does Cheick Doucouré play?
Cheick Doucouré plays as a midfielder.
How old is Cheick Doucouré?
Cheick Doucouré is 26 years old.
What is Cheick Doucouré's annual salary?
Annualised, Cheick Doucouré's basic salary is approximately £2,444,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £47,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Cheick Doucouré sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Cheick Doucouré can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 18, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 18, 2027.
How many months are left on Cheick Doucouré's contract?
Cheick Doucouré has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 18, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Cheick Doucouré's wage compare to other midfielders?
Cheick Doucouré earns roughly 74% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Cheick Doucouré is paid 74% of the position average.
When was Cheick Doucouré born?
Cheick Doucouré was born on January 8, 2000, making the player 26 years old as of today.