Ilia Gruev is retained at Leeds United until June 2028. The 26-year-old midfielder earns £25,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Ilia Gruev
Current Club: Leeds United
🌍 Bulgaria
💰 Weekly Wage: £25,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Ilia Gruev earns 60.6% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Ilia Gruev is a Bulgarian midfielder who plays for Premier League side Leeds United. Born in Sofia, he came through the youth ranks at Werder Bremen, making his senior debut in late 2020 and helping the club win promotion from the 2. Bundesliga in 2022. Gruev joined Leeds from Bremen in August 2023 and became a regular in the engine room, contributing to the team’s Championship title triumph in 2024/25 that secured a return to the top flight under Daniel Farke. A combative, disciplined holding midfielder, he protects the back line and helps dictate tempo from deep. Capped more than 25 times by Bulgaria, he was named his country’s Player of the Year for 2025. Gruev is contracted at Elland Road until June 2028 and is reported to earn around £25,000 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ilia Gruev's contract expire?
Ilia Gruev's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Ilia Gruev earn per week?
Ilia Gruev earns approximately £25,000 per week.
Who does Ilia Gruev play for?
Ilia Gruev currently plays for Leeds United.
What position does Ilia Gruev play?
Ilia Gruev plays as a midfielder.
How old is Ilia Gruev?
Ilia Gruev is 26 years old.
What is Ilia Gruev's annual salary?
Annualised, Ilia Gruev's basic salary is approximately £1,300,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £25,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Ilia Gruev sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Ilia Gruev 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 Ilia Gruev's contract?
Ilia Gruev 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 Ilia Gruev's wage compare to other midfielders?
Ilia Gruev earns roughly 39% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Ilia Gruev is paid 39% of the position average.
When was Ilia Gruev born?
Ilia Gruev was born on May 6, 2000, making the player 26 years old as of today.