leeds united star player could make dream transfer as ‘secret’ contract clause revealed

### Dominic Calvert-Lewin Contract with Leeds United

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the 28-year-old English striker, signed with Leeds United as a free agent on **August 15, 2025**, following the expiration of his contract with Everton. Below are the details of his current contract with Leeds United, based on the latest available information as of September 23, 2025.

#### Contract Details

– **Duration**: 3 years

– **Signed**: August 15, 2025

– **Expiry**: June 30, 2028

– **Transfer Fee**: Free transfer (Calvert-Lewin’s Everton contract expired on June 30, 2025, allowing him to join Leeds without a fee)

– **Wages**: Exact figures are not publicly disclosed. However, at Everton, he earned approximately £100,000 per week (as per reports from 2023–2024). Leeds, as a newly promoted Premier League side for the 2025/26 season, are likely matching or slightly adjusting this figure to secure his signature, though no specific salary details have been confirmed.

– **Contract Clauses**: No public information is available on specific clauses such as performance bonuses, appearance incentives, or release clauses. Such details are typically private unless disclosed by the club or player’s representatives.

#### Context of the Signing

– **Background**: Leeds United, having earned promotion back to the Premier League for the 2025/26 season, targeted Calvert-Lewin to strengthen their attacking options. His experience (71 goals in 274 appearances for Everton) and physical attributes (6’2″, strong aerial presence) made him a priority signing.

– **Competition**: Leeds beat out interest from other clubs, including Fulham (initial favorites), Newcastle United, West Ham, and European sides like Marseille and AC Milan, who also inquired during his free agency.

– **Role at Leeds**: Calvert-Lewin has been integrated as a key starter in Leeds’ squad, aiming to provide goals and leadership in their bid to stay in the Premier League. His early performances in the 2025/26 season have been noted for his work rate and aerial dominance, though specific match data post-August 2025 is limited in this response.