Lucas Paquetá is retained at West Ham United until June 2027. The 28-year-old midfielder earns £130,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Lucas Paquetá
Current Club: West Ham United
🌍 Brazilian, Portuguese
💰 Weekly Wage: £130,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Lucas Paquetá earns 105.0% above the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Lucas Paquetá joined West Ham United on August 29 2022, from French side Olympique Lyonnais. He agreed to a five-year contract worth more than £50 million with add-ons, surpassing the fee paid for Sebastien Haller in 2019.
On August 31, he made his West Ham and Premier League debut in a 1-1 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Paquetá scored his first Premier League goal and West Ham goal against Leeds United in a 2-2 draw at Elland Road on January 4, 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Lucas Paquetá's contract expire?
Lucas Paquetá's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Lucas Paquetá earn per week?
Lucas Paquetá earns approximately £130,000 per week.
Who does Lucas Paquetá play for?
Lucas Paquetá currently plays for West Ham United.
What position does Lucas Paquetá play?
Lucas Paquetá plays as a midfielder.
How old is Lucas Paquetá?
Lucas Paquetá is 28 years old.
What is Lucas Paquetá's annual salary?
Annualised, Lucas Paquetá's basic salary is approximately £6,760,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £130,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Lucas Paquetá sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Lucas Paquetá 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 Lucas Paquetá's contract?
Lucas Paquetá 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 Lucas Paquetá's wage compare to other midfielders?
Lucas Paquetá earns roughly 2.05x the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Lucas Paquetá is paid 2.05x the position average.
When was Lucas Paquetá born?
Lucas Paquetá was born on August 27, 1997, making the player 28 years old as of today.