Kaoru Mitoma is retained at Brighton until June 2027. The 29-year-old midfielder earns £10,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Kaoru Mitoma
Current Club: Brighton
🌍 Japanese
💰 Weekly Wage: £10,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Kaoru Mitoma earns 84.2% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Kaoru Mitoma from Japan signed a four-year deal with Albion in August 2021 on undisclosed terms.
Prior to scoring his first goal in a 3-2 victory at Wolves in November 2022, Kaoru quickly became one of Albion’s most popular players thanks to his exciting performances down the flank.
After the 2022–2023 season, he would have scored seven goals in the Premier League, one surpassing the previous record held by Shinji Okazaki and Shinji Kagawa. He made 41 appearances across all competitions and completed his first season with Albion with 10 goals and 8 assists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kaoru Mitoma's contract expire?
Kaoru Mitoma's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Kaoru Mitoma earn per week?
Kaoru Mitoma earns approximately £10,000 per week.
Who does Kaoru Mitoma play for?
Kaoru Mitoma currently plays for Brighton.
What position does Kaoru Mitoma play?
Kaoru Mitoma plays as a midfielder.
How old is Kaoru Mitoma?
Kaoru Mitoma is 29 years old.
What is Kaoru Mitoma's annual salary?
Annualised, Kaoru Mitoma's basic salary is approximately £520,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £10,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Kaoru Mitoma sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Kaoru Mitoma can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Kaoru Mitoma's contract?
Kaoru Mitoma has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Kaoru Mitoma's wage compare to other midfielders?
Kaoru Mitoma earns roughly 16% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Kaoru Mitoma is paid 16% of the position average.
When was Kaoru Mitoma born?
Kaoru Mitoma was born on May 20, 1997, making the player 29 years old as of today.