Joelinton is retained at Newcastle until June 2028. The 30-year-old midfielder earns £80,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Joelinton
Current Club: Newcastle
🌍 Brazilian
💰 Weekly Wage: £80,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Joelinton earns 26.1% above the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira, famously known as “Joelinton,” is a professional footballer who currently plays for Newcastle and the Brazil national team.
Joelinton began his career with Sport Recife before joining Hoffenheim in 2015. He was loaned to Rapid Wien for two years from 2016 before joining Newcastle United in 2019, where he switched roles from striker to midfielder under Eddie Howe’s management.
He signed a 6-year contract with Newcastle on 24 July 2019.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Joelinton's contract expire?
Joelinton's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Joelinton earn per week?
Joelinton earns approximately £80,000 per week.
Who does Joelinton play for?
Joelinton currently plays for Newcastle.
What position does Joelinton play?
Joelinton plays as a midfielder.
How old is Joelinton?
Joelinton is 30 years old.
What is Joelinton's annual salary?
Annualised, Joelinton's basic salary is approximately £4,160,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £80,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Joelinton sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Joelinton 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 Joelinton's contract?
Joelinton 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 Joelinton's wage compare to other midfielders?
Joelinton earns roughly 1.26x the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Joelinton is paid 1.26x the position average.
When was Joelinton born?
Joelinton was born on August 14, 1996, making the player 30 years old as of today.