Moussa Niakhaté is retained at Free Agent until June 2025. The 30-year-old defender earns £64,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Moussa Niakhaté
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 Senegalese
💰 Weekly Wage: £64,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2025
Contract and Personal Information
Moussa Niakhaté earns 24.8% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Moussa Niakhaté is a Senegalese defender, a commanding left-footed centre-back currently without a club after his most recent deal lapsed, leaving him a free agent. Born in France on 8 March 1996, he came through the lower divisions with Valenciennes before establishing himself at FC Metz, then earning a move to the Bundesliga with Mainz 05, where he developed into a dependable presence and eventually captained the side. In July 2022 he joined Nottingham Forest, making 37 Premier League appearances over two seasons and helping the newly promoted club consolidate their top-flight status. He also earned senior caps for Senegal after qualifying through his heritage. His last contract ran until June 2025, during which he commanded a reported weekly wage of around £64,000, reflecting his standing as an experienced, aerially strong defender comfortable bringing the ball out from the back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Moussa Niakhaté's contract expire?
Moussa Niakhaté's current contract expires on June 30, 2025.
How much does Moussa Niakhaté earn per week?
Moussa Niakhaté earns approximately £64,000 per week.
Who does Moussa Niakhaté play for?
Moussa Niakhaté currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Moussa Niakhaté play?
Moussa Niakhaté plays as a defender.
How old is Moussa Niakhaté?
Moussa Niakhaté is 30 years old.
What is Moussa Niakhaté's annual salary?
Annualised, Moussa Niakhaté's basic salary is approximately £3,328,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £64,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Moussa Niakhaté sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Moussa Niakhaté can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2024, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2025.
How many months are left on Moussa Niakhaté's contract?
Moussa Niakhaté has approximately 0 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2025. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Moussa Niakhaté's wage compare to other defenders?
Moussa Niakhaté earns roughly 1.25x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Moussa Niakhaté is paid 1.25x the position average.
When was Moussa Niakhaté born?
Moussa Niakhaté was born on March 8, 1996, making the player 30 years old as of today.