Everything we know about El Hadji Malick Diouf’s West Ham contract: Exit speculation, wages and more
El Hadji Malick Diouf has been one of the most intriguing players at West Ham this season.
The full-back signed at the London Stadium from Slavia Prague in the summer and has been a shrewd addition.
There have been some ups and downs throughout his E20 spell, with his attacking capabilities outweighing some defensive concerns.
At 21, the Senegal international has plenty of room to grow yet and is attracting interest from plenty of sides away from East London.
Diouf has continued to be a regular under Nuno Espirito Santo despite exit links, as West Ham Zone rounds up what we know about his current contract.
What is Malick Diouf’s current contract situation at West Ham?
The number 12 is a truly useful asset as an attacking full-back in claret and blue, with his crossing ability being something to behold.
He has made 22 appearances for the Irons in the Premier League, and that only looks set to continue moving deeper into the relegation battle.
There will be hopes that he can prove that his £19million transfer fee was worth it in the final 10 games of the season.
That being said, the Senegalese defender is on a reported weekly wage of just £35,000 and a yearly salary of approximately £1.8million.
Diouf penned these terms in the summer and is under contract in E20 until 2030, leaving all the cards in the Hammers’ hands moving forward.
When could Diouf leave West Ham?
The future of the 21-year-old will ultimately depend on whether Nuno can keep his side in the Premier League this season.
West Ham are currently in the bottom three and are fighting tooth and nail with Tottenham and Nottingham Forest to avoid the drop.
Should they come up short and fall into the Championship, it will ultimately be likely that Diouf will be on his way out of the London Stadium.
His attacking talents could make him a highly attractive asset to plenty of Premier League clubs, especially ones where defending is less important.
That could see him depart in the summer of 2026, but if the Irons stay in the Premier League, he could be here for the long haul.
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