James McAtee is retained at Nottingham Forest until June 2030. The 23-year-old midfielder earns £40,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
James McAtee
Current Club: Nottingham Forest
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £40,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2030 (3 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
James McAtee earns 36.9% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
James McAtee is an England midfielder who plays for Nottingham Forest. A Manchester City academy graduate, he joined the club at Under-11 level and spent 11 years there, scoring seven goals in 27 appearances during his final senior season before completing a move to the City Ground in a deal reported to be worth up to £30 million. McAtee had previously spent two productive loan spells at Sheffield United, where he registered 14 goals and eight assists. An attacking midfielder who typically operates in the number 10 role, he is known for linking play and drifting into pockets of space. In 2025 he captained England Under-21s to a second successive European Championship title, supplying two assists in the final and earning a place in UEFA’s team of the tournament. At Forest he has signed a deal that runs until June 2030, with a reported weekly wage of £40,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does James McAtee's contract expire?
James McAtee's current contract expires on June 30, 2030.
How much does James McAtee earn per week?
James McAtee earns approximately £40,000 per week.
Who does James McAtee play for?
James McAtee currently plays for Nottingham Forest.
What position does James McAtee play?
James McAtee plays as a midfielder.
How old is James McAtee?
James McAtee is 23 years old.
What is James McAtee's annual salary?
Annualised, James McAtee'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 James McAtee sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules James McAtee 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 James McAtee's contract?
James McAtee 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 James McAtee's wage compare to other midfielders?
James McAtee earns roughly 63% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so James McAtee is paid 63% of the position average.
When was James McAtee born?
James McAtee was born on October 15, 2002, making the player 23 years old as of today.