Matheus Nunes is retained at Manchester City until June 2028. The 27-year-old midfielder earns £120,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Matheus Nunes
Current Club: Manchester City
🌍 Portuguese
💰 Weekly Wage: £120,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Matheus Nunes earns 89.2% above the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Matheus Luiz Nunes is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Portugal national team.
Nunes began his career at Ericeirense before joining LigaPro club Estoril. Nunes spent most of his time with the club in the reserve squad before joining Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga in January 2019. Nunes earned a Primeira Liga title and back-to-back Taças da Liga with Sporting in 2021 and 2022 and was part of the group that won a double in 2021, earning him a spot on the Primeira Liga Team of the Year in 2022.
Nunes agreed to terms with Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2022 for a club-record fee of €45 million (£38 million). He moved from there to Manchester City in September 2023.
Nunes, who was born and reared in Brazil until the age of 12, chose to play for the Portugal national team, making his senior international debut in 2021 and representing the country in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Matheus Nunes's contract expire?
Matheus Nunes's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Matheus Nunes earn per week?
Matheus Nunes earns approximately £120,000 per week.
Who does Matheus Nunes play for?
Matheus Nunes currently plays for Manchester City.
What position does Matheus Nunes play?
Matheus Nunes plays as a midfielder.
How old is Matheus Nunes?
Matheus Nunes is 27 years old.
What is Matheus Nunes's annual salary?
Annualised, Matheus Nunes's basic salary is approximately £6,240,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £120,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Matheus Nunes sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Matheus Nunes 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 Matheus Nunes's contract?
Matheus Nunes 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 Matheus Nunes's wage compare to other midfielders?
Matheus Nunes earns roughly 1.89x the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Matheus Nunes is paid 1.89x the position average.
When was Matheus Nunes born?
Matheus Nunes was born on August 27, 1998, making the player 27 years old as of today.