Habib Diarra is retained at Sunderland until June 2029. The 22-year-old midfielder earns £40,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Habib Diarra
Current Club: Sunderland
🌍 Senegal
💰 Weekly Wage: £40,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Habib Diarra earns 36.9% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Senegalese midfielder who joined Strasbourg’s academy at age 14, making his professional debut in October 2021 at 18. Scored his first Ligue 1 goal against AC Ajaccio in April 2023. Made over 100 appearances for Strasbourg and was named club captain in 2024. Led Strasbourg to European football qualification in 2024-25. Joined Sunderland in July 2025 in a club-record 30 million pound transfer, signing a five-year contract.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Habib Diarra's contract expire?
Habib Diarra's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does Habib Diarra earn per week?
Habib Diarra earns approximately £40,000 per week.
Who does Habib Diarra play for?
Habib Diarra currently plays for Sunderland.
What position does Habib Diarra play?
Habib Diarra plays as a midfielder.
How old is Habib Diarra?
Habib Diarra is 22 years old.
What is Habib Diarra's annual salary?
Annualised, Habib Diarra's basic salary is approximately £2,080,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £40,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Habib Diarra sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Habib Diarra can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2028, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2029.
How many months are left on Habib Diarra's contract?
Habib Diarra has approximately 35 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2029. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Habib Diarra's wage compare to other midfielders?
Habib Diarra earns roughly 63% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Habib Diarra is paid 63% of the position average.
When was Habib Diarra born?
Habib Diarra was born on February 10, 2004, making the player 22 years old as of today.