Matt Grimes is retained at Coventry City until June 2028. The 31-year-old midfielder earns £31,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Matt Grimes
Current Club: Coventry City
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £31,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Matt Grimes earns 51.1% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Matt Grimes is an English midfielder who captains Coventry City. Born on July 15, 1995, he came through the ranks at Exeter City and made his professional debut in League Two in 2013 before a roughly £1.75 million move to Premier League side Swansea City in January 2015. Loan spells at Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United and Northampton Town followed before he established himself at Swansea, where he was appointed captain in 2019 and racked up more than 300 appearances as a dependable deep-lying playmaker. Coventry City signed the metronomic midfielder from Swansea on transfer deadline day in January 2025, Frank Lampard’s first signing, and he was later named the club’s captain in September 2025. Now 30, Grimes is contracted to Coventry until June 2028 and reportedly earns in the region of £31,000 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Matt Grimes's contract expire?
Matt Grimes's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Matt Grimes earn per week?
Matt Grimes earns approximately £31,000 per week.
Who does Matt Grimes play for?
Matt Grimes currently plays for Coventry City.
What position does Matt Grimes play?
Matt Grimes plays as a midfielder.
How old is Matt Grimes?
Matt Grimes is 31 years old.
What is Matt Grimes's annual salary?
Annualised, Matt Grimes's basic salary is approximately £1,612,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £31,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Matt Grimes sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Matt Grimes 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 Matt Grimes's contract?
Matt Grimes 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 Matt Grimes's wage compare to other midfielders?
Matt Grimes earns roughly 49% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Matt Grimes is paid 49% of the position average.
When was Matt Grimes born?
Matt Grimes was born on July 15, 1995, making the player 31 years old as of today.