Shola Shoretire is retained at Free Agent until June 2028. The 22-year-old forward earns £8,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Shola Shoretire
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 English/Nigerian
💰 Weekly Wage: £8,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Shola Shoretire earns 90.7% below the average forward wage of £86,293/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Shola Maxwell Shoretire is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester United in the Premier League.
Shoretire came through Manchester United’s development system and was named Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year in the 2020-21 season. He signed his first professional contract in February 2021, at the age of 17, and made his Premier League debut later that month against Newcastle United. He is the youngest player to have represented Manchester United in European competition.
Shoretire has represented England in youth international football at the under-15, under-16, under-18, and under-19 levels. He can also represent Nigeria at the international level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Shola Shoretire's contract expire?
Shola Shoretire's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Shola Shoretire earn per week?
Shola Shoretire earns approximately £8,000 per week.
Who does Shola Shoretire play for?
Shola Shoretire currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Shola Shoretire play?
Shola Shoretire plays as a forward.
How old is Shola Shoretire?
Shola Shoretire is 22 years old.
What is Shola Shoretire's annual salary?
Annualised, Shola Shoretire's basic salary is approximately £416,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £8,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Shola Shoretire sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Shola Shoretire 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 Shola Shoretire's contract?
Shola Shoretire 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 Shola Shoretire's wage compare to other forwards?
Shola Shoretire earns roughly 9% of the position average — the average forward in our database earns £86,293 per week, so Shola Shoretire is paid 9% of the position average.
When was Shola Shoretire born?
Shola Shoretire was born on February 2, 2004, making the player 22 years old as of today.