Danny Welbeck is retained at Chelsea until June 2028. The 35-year-old forward earns £52,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Danny Welbeck
Current Club: Chelsea
🌍 English
💰 Weekly Wage: £52,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Danny Welbeck earns 39.7% below the average forward wage of £86,293/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
In October 2020, English footballer Danny Welbeck signed a one-year contract with Albion.
After spending a season with Watford, the Manchester United academy alumnus joined the team.
Welbeck made his Sir Alex Ferguson debut in 2008 and went on to win the Premier League, League Cup and Club World Cup in his first season. He was also named United’s Young Player of the Year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Danny Welbeck's contract expire?
Danny Welbeck's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Danny Welbeck earn per week?
Danny Welbeck earns approximately £52,000 per week.
Who does Danny Welbeck play for?
Danny Welbeck currently plays for Chelsea.
What position does Danny Welbeck play?
Danny Welbeck plays as a forward.
How old is Danny Welbeck?
Danny Welbeck is 35 years old.
What is Danny Welbeck's annual salary?
Annualised, Danny Welbeck's basic salary is approximately £2,704,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £52,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Danny Welbeck sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Danny Welbeck can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2028.
How many months are left on Danny Welbeck's contract?
Danny Welbeck has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Danny Welbeck's wage compare to other forwards?
Danny Welbeck earns roughly 60% of the position average — the average forward in our database earns £86,293 per week, so Danny Welbeck is paid 60% of the position average.
When was Danny Welbeck born?
Danny Welbeck was born on November 26, 1990, making the player 35 years old as of today.