Manuel Akanji is retained at Free Agent until June 2027. The 31-year-old defender earns £180,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Manuel Akanji
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 Swiss
💰 Weekly Wage: £180,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 25, 2027 (9 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Manuel Akanji earns 251.1% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
The central defender from Switzerland, age 27, arrived from Borussia Dortmund in September 2022.
Akanji has assisted City in winning the FA Cup and the Premier League for the third time in a row after an impressive debut season in the English top division.
And to top it off, he was fully involved in Man City’s 1-0 victory over Inter in the Champions League final, which gave us the coveted Treble.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Manuel Akanji's contract expire?
Manuel Akanji's current contract expires on June 25, 2027.
How much does Manuel Akanji earn per week?
Manuel Akanji earns approximately £180,000 per week.
Who does Manuel Akanji play for?
Manuel Akanji currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Manuel Akanji play?
Manuel Akanji plays as a defender.
How old is Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji is 31 years old.
What is Manuel Akanji's annual salary?
Annualised, Manuel Akanji's basic salary is approximately £9,360,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £180,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Manuel Akanji sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Manuel Akanji can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 25, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 25, 2027.
How many months are left on Manuel Akanji's contract?
Manuel Akanji has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 25, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Manuel Akanji's wage compare to other defenders?
Manuel Akanji earns roughly 3.51x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Manuel Akanji is paid 3.51x the position average.
When was Manuel Akanji born?
Manuel Akanji was born on July 19, 1995, making the player 31 years old as of today.