Ola Aina is retained at Nottingham Forest until June 2028. The 29-year-old defender earns £40,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Ola Aina
Current Club: Nottingham Forest
🌍 Nigerian
💰 Weekly Wage: £40,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Ola Aina earns 22.0% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Ola Aina is a Nigerian defender who plays for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Born in England in October 1996 to Nigerian parents, he came through Chelsea’s academy, where he spent twelve years and helped the youth side win UEFA Youth League titles in 2015 and 2016 before making his senior debut under Antonio Conte in 2016. After a loan and then a permanent move to Italian club Torino in 2019, he established himself as a versatile full-back capable of operating on either flank. Aina joined Forest on a free transfer in the summer of 2023 and quickly became a regular fixture in the side. Internationally, he committed to Nigeria in 2017 and has earned around 40 caps, featuring at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. In July 2025 he signed a new deal keeping him at the club until June 2028, on a reported weekly wage of £40,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ola Aina's contract expire?
Ola Aina's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Ola Aina earn per week?
Ola Aina earns approximately £40,000 per week.
Who does Ola Aina play for?
Ola Aina currently plays for Nottingham Forest.
What position does Ola Aina play?
Ola Aina plays as a defender.
How old is Ola Aina?
Ola Aina is 29 years old.
What is Ola Aina's annual salary?
Annualised, Ola Aina's basic salary is approximately £2,080,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £40,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Ola Aina sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Ola Aina 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 Ola Aina's contract?
Ola Aina 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 Ola Aina's wage compare to other defenders?
Ola Aina earns roughly 78% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Ola Aina is paid 78% of the position average.
When was Ola Aina born?
Ola Aina was born on October 8, 1996, making the player 29 years old as of today.