Karl Darlow is retained at Manchester United until June 2027. The 35-year-old goalkeeper earns £15,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Karl Darlow
Current Club: Manchester United
🌍 Wales
💰 Weekly Wage: £15,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Karl Darlow earns 66.6% below the average goalkeeper wage of £44,895/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Karl Darlow is an English professional footballer who plays goalkeeper for Leeds United in the EFL Championship. He is the grandson of former Wales international forward Ken Leek, who was a member of the Welsh World Cup team in 1958.
Darlow came through the Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest academies and has spent the majority of his career with Newcastle United, but he has also spent time on loan at Newport County and Walsall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Karl Darlow's contract expire?
Karl Darlow's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Karl Darlow earn per week?
Karl Darlow earns approximately £15,000 per week.
Who does Karl Darlow play for?
Karl Darlow currently plays for Manchester United.
What position does Karl Darlow play?
Karl Darlow plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Karl Darlow?
Karl Darlow is 35 years old.
What is Karl Darlow's annual salary?
Annualised, Karl Darlow's basic salary is approximately £780,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £15,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Karl Darlow sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Karl Darlow 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 Karl Darlow's contract?
Karl Darlow 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 Karl Darlow's wage compare to other goalkeepers?
Karl Darlow earns roughly 33% of the position average — the average goalkeeper in our database earns £44,895 per week, so Karl Darlow is paid 33% of the position average.
When was Karl Darlow born?
Karl Darlow was born on October 8, 1990, making the player 35 years old as of today.