Jaka Bijol is retained at Leeds United until June 2030. The 27-year-old defender earns £45,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Jaka Bijol
Current Club: Leeds United
🌍 Slovenia
💰 Weekly Wage: £45,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2030 (3 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Jaka Bijol earns 12.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Jaka Bijol is a Slovenian centre-back who plays for Premier League club Leeds United. Born in Vuzenica in 1999, he came through the academy at NK Bravo before launching his senior career with Rudar Velenje, earning a move to CSKA Moscow in 2018, where he spent four years and a loan spell at Hannover 96. In 2022 he joined Italian side Udinese, making 95 appearances and establishing himself as a commanding, intelligent reader of the game over three Serie A seasons. Leeds signed him for a reported £15m in June 2025 as they returned to the top flight. A regular for his country with more than 60 caps, Bijol was a defensive cornerstone at Euro 2024, helping Slovenia keep England and Portugal out in goalless draws. His contract at Elland Road runs until June 2030, with his wage reported at around £45,000 a week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Jaka Bijol's contract expire?
Jaka Bijol's current contract expires on June 30, 2030.
How much does Jaka Bijol earn per week?
Jaka Bijol earns approximately £45,000 per week.
Who does Jaka Bijol play for?
Jaka Bijol currently plays for Leeds United.
What position does Jaka Bijol play?
Jaka Bijol plays as a defender.
How old is Jaka Bijol?
Jaka Bijol is 27 years old.
What is Jaka Bijol's annual salary?
Annualised, Jaka Bijol's basic salary is approximately £2,340,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £45,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Jaka Bijol sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Jaka Bijol can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2029, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2030.
How many months are left on Jaka Bijol's contract?
Jaka Bijol has approximately 47 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2030. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Jaka Bijol's wage compare to other defenders?
Jaka Bijol earns roughly 88% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Jaka Bijol is paid 88% of the position average.
When was Jaka Bijol born?
Jaka Bijol was born on February 5, 1999, making the player 27 years old as of today.