Everything we know about James Maddison’s Tottenham contract situation as injury recovery continues

James Maddison hasn’t been seen in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt since August 2025 due to injury.

The Englishman had been a regular in North London since signing from Leicester City in the summer of 2023.

He played a key role in Ange Postecoglou’s first season, but was unfortunate to miss the Europa League final after going off injured away to Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final.

The 29-year-old went on to play two pre-season friendlies in the summer, but suffered an ACL injury in the second against Newcastle United.

Maddison may face an uncertain future at Tottenham, as Tottenham News assesses what we know about his current contract.

What is James Maddison’s contract situation at Tottenham?

The Lilywhites have been without the number 10 since August 2025 after he was forced to undergo surgery for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament in his right knee.

Recovery has already lasted over seven months and looks likely to continue for the foreseeable future due to the physical and psychological issues around the injury.

Maddison has been spotted in training footage down Hotspur Way, but still isn’t expected to contribute in any way this campaign.

That makes his reported £170,000 per week wage all the more frustrating, especially with Spurs in the midst of a relegation battle.

The Englishman is potentially earning around £8.8million for the year, but is unlikely to see any gametime until the 2026-27 season.

That could well be in the Championship, where Maddison could feature, given his contract doesn’t expire until the summer of 2028.

Tottenham may have an ideal successor for Maddison already, but getting him back fit and well will still be massively important.

Maddison could next play for Tottenham in the Championship

It is crazy to think that the attacking midfielder last played for the Lilywhites as newly crowned European champions, and his next appearance could be in the second tier.

Igor Tudor has his side staring relegation in the face, and unfortunately, he doesn’t have Maddison to rely on as a potential returning star.

That leaves the 29-year-old to sit and watch on, while his teammates ultimately decide what division his future lies in.

It feels unlikely that the ex-Norwich City man will get a move elsewhere due to his injury, so he will have to simply hope for the best in N17.

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