Illan Meslier is retained at Arsenal until June 2028. The 26-year-old goalkeeper earns £30,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Illan Meslier
Current Club: Arsenal
🌍 France
💰 Weekly Wage: £30,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Illan Meslier earns 33.2% below the average goalkeeper wage of £44,895/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Illan Meslier is a French goalkeeper at Leeds United who came through the academy at Ligue 2 side Lorient, making his senior breakthrough during the 2018-19 season. He joined Leeds in August 2019 on a season-long loan from Lorient, with the move made permanent in the summer of 2020 for a reported fee of around 6.5 million euros. After helping the club win the Championship and earn promotion, he established himself as the regular number one, becoming the youngest goalkeeper to reach 50 Premier League appearances and racking up well over 100 top-flight outings for the Whites. A product of France’s youth setup, Meslier has earned caps at U18, U19, U20 and U21 level. Known for his shot-stopping and commanding presence, the 26-year-old is contracted at Elland Road until June 2026 on reported weekly wages of around £30,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Illan Meslier's contract expire?
Illan Meslier's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Illan Meslier earn per week?
Illan Meslier earns approximately £30,000 per week.
Who does Illan Meslier play for?
Illan Meslier currently plays for Arsenal.
What position does Illan Meslier play?
Illan Meslier plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Illan Meslier?
Illan Meslier is 26 years old.
What is Illan Meslier's annual salary?
Annualised, Illan Meslier's basic salary is approximately £1,560,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £30,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Illan Meslier sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Illan Meslier 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 Illan Meslier's contract?
Illan Meslier 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 Illan Meslier's wage compare to other goalkeepers?
Illan Meslier earns roughly 67% of the position average — the average goalkeeper in our database earns £44,895 per week, so Illan Meslier is paid 67% of the position average.
When was Illan Meslier born?
Illan Meslier was born on March 2, 2000, making the player 26 years old as of today.