João Palhinha is retained at Fulham until June 2028. The 31-year-old midfielder earns £110,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
João Palhinha
Current Club: Fulham
🌍 Portuguese
💰 Weekly Wage: £110,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
João Palhinha earns 73.5% above the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Palhinha signed a five-year contract with Fulham from Sporting Clube de Portugal on July 4, 2022.
On August 6, he made his Premier League debut, appearing in the entire 2-2 home tie against Liverpool.
The midfielder scored his first goal 14 days later, helping the hosts overcome Brentford 3-2; he was named Player of the Season for his squad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does João Palhinha's contract expire?
João Palhinha's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does João Palhinha earn per week?
João Palhinha earns approximately £110,000 per week.
Who does João Palhinha play for?
João Palhinha currently plays for Fulham.
What position does João Palhinha play?
João Palhinha plays as a midfielder.
How old is João Palhinha?
João Palhinha is 31 years old.
What is João Palhinha's annual salary?
Annualised, João Palhinha's basic salary is approximately £5,720,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £110,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can João Palhinha sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules João Palhinha 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 João Palhinha's contract?
João Palhinha 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 João Palhinha's wage compare to other midfielders?
João Palhinha earns roughly 1.73x the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so João Palhinha is paid 1.73x the position average.
When was João Palhinha born?
João Palhinha was born on July 9, 1995, making the player 31 years old as of today.