Rico Lewis is retained at Manchester City until June 2030. The 21-year-old defender earns £25,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Rico Lewis
Current Club: Manchester City
🌍 British
💰 Weekly Wage: £25,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 12, 2030 (3 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Rico Lewis earns 51.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Rico has been with the club since he was eight when he joined the academy.
Rico is a creative and tactically clever player who mostly plays at right-back but can also fill in at the holding midfield area.
Rico started playing for the Under-18s when he was 15 and was chosen as team captain for the 2021/22 season.
He made 17 appearances for City and was named the Under-18s Player of the Year for his performance.
He received his first Premier League start in the latter part of December and kept getting better as City defeated Leeds 3-1 at Elland Road.
Since then, Lewis has been active with the senior team and has established himself as a key player on Pep Guardiola’s first team roster.
He was put on the team that won the 2022/23 English Premier League title, and after three games in the league, he won the 2023 FA Cup.
Lewis was also part of the team that won the Champions League and gave Man City their first-ever Treble.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Rico Lewis's contract expire?
Rico Lewis's current contract expires on June 12, 2030.
How much does Rico Lewis earn per week?
Rico Lewis earns approximately £25,000 per week.
Who does Rico Lewis play for?
Rico Lewis currently plays for Manchester City.
What position does Rico Lewis play?
Rico Lewis plays as a defender.
How old is Rico Lewis?
Rico Lewis is 21 years old.
What is Rico Lewis's annual salary?
Annualised, Rico Lewis's basic salary is approximately £1,300,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £25,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Rico Lewis sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Rico Lewis can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 12, 2029, six months before the current deal expires on June 12, 2030.
How many months are left on Rico Lewis's contract?
Rico Lewis has approximately 46 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 12, 2030. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Rico Lewis's wage compare to other defenders?
Rico Lewis earns roughly 49% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Rico Lewis is paid 49% of the position average.
When was Rico Lewis born?
Rico Lewis was born on November 21, 2004, making the player 21 years old as of today.