Who is the highest-paid football manager in the world?
It will be a fresh start for many teams and leagues as the football season begins in the coming days. For the average fan, it is just a continuation of an extended season that had a mega Fifa World Cup right in the middle. However, a lot has happened since the end of the previous campaign, especially in the world of management. Manchester City's talismanic manager, Pep Guardiola, concluded his…
The 2026/27 football season is set to begin, bringing new managers to various teams and leagues. Among the highest-paid managers in the world, Simone Inzaghi of Al Hilal leads the pack with an annual salary of $30 million. Diego Simeone of Atletico Madrid follows closely behind with $27 million per year. Mikel Arteta of Arsenal earns $20 million annually, while Oliver Glasner of Nottingham Forest and Xabi Alonso of Chelsea both earn $17.5 million per year.
Enzo Maresca, who recently took over at Manchester City, earns $16 million per year, as does Roberto De Zerbi of Tottenham. Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid has a salary of $14 million per year, as does Luis Enrique of PSG. Ange Postecoglou of Al Nassr rounds out the list with a salary of $13.5 million per year.
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