10 highest-paid football managers in 2024

• Roberto Mancini is the highest-paid football manager in the world
• Four of the top ten highest-paid football managers in 2024 are coaching Premier League teams
• Diego Simeone, who has been the manager of Atletico Madrid since 2011, is the only La Liga manager on the list

From Roberto Mancini to Pep Guardiola and Diego Someone, we will be informing you about the highest-paid football managers in 2024. Website pages are often devoted to everything relating to players and only a few info are shared about the managers.

Managers are only given attention after being sacked, which is why Jose Mourinho has been on the headlines for the past few days. Today, we decided to share info about managers, who we believe are as significant as the players. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top ten highest-paid football managers in 2024.

10. Massimiliano Allegri – Juventus

Massimiliano Allegri. Photo/ Running The Show – WordPress.com.

Following his return to management in 2021 after a two-year break, Massimiliano Allegri signed with Juventus where he was offered a huge contract. Allegri is one of the highest-paid football managers in 2024 with a salary of €9 million per year.

9. Jorge Jesus – Al Hilal

The Saudi Pro League has taken the spotlight in the past few months for making big signings. Well, you might be surprised to learn that it’s not only players who are offered big contracts but also the managers.
Jorge Jesus, who coaches Al Hilal, is one of the highest-paid managers in 2024 with an annual salary of €10 million. He joined the Saudi club for a second spell during the summer of 2023.

Jorge Jesus. Photo/ beIN SPORTS.

8. Erik ten Hag – Manchester United

Erik ten Hag signed with Manchester United from Ajax during the summer of 2022. He was offered a contract which sees him receive a whopping €10.5 million per year. In his first season in England, he helped the Red Devils win a silverware. However, things have been tough for the Dutchman and United this season and some fans have already lost faith in him.

7. Jurgen Klopp – Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp is a master of his work and it’s no surprise that he is among the highest-paid football managers in 2024. According to sources, the German boss receives €10.5 million per year for coaching Liverpool. Since joining the Reds, he has led them to triumph in the Premier League, Champions League and domestic cups.

6. Mauricio Pochettino – Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino. Photo/ TEAMtalk.

After coaching Tottenham Hotspur for several years, Mauricio Pochettino was sacked in 2019. He went on to manage Paris Saint Germain (PSG) for a season before returning to England last summer and signing with Chelsea.
As per several sources, Pochettino’s salary at Chelsea is €11 million. After a turbulent start at Stamford Bridge, it seems he is now leading the Blues to the right direction.

5. Thomas Tuchel – Bayern Munich

After joining Chelsea in 2021, Thomas Tuchel said: “We will build a team that nobody wants to play against”. Well, he went on to win the Champions League with Chelsea at the end of that season. However, he was shown the door following the takeover by Ted Boehly. The German manager spent some time without a club before being signed by Bayern Munich last season. According to reports, his annual salary at Bayern is €12 million.

4. Diego Simeone – Atletico Madrid

Diego Simeone has been the manager of Atletico Madrid since 2011. For some time, he was the highest-paid manager in the world. However, he has since dropped to fourth on the list of the highest-paid football managers in 2024. The former player earns €15 million per year coaching Atletico Madrid.

3. Steven Gerrard – Al Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard. Photo/ Goal.com.

After a successful spell in Scotland managing Rangers, Steven Gerrard returned to his home country England and signed with Aston Villa. However, things didn’t go well with him in the Premier League and he was sacked. The Liverpool legend then decided to take his coaching antics to the Saudi Pro League where he currently manages Al Ettifaq. He earns €17.5 million per year managing the club.

2. Pep Guardiola – Manchester City

Arguably the greatest football manager of all time, Pep Guardiola is a pro at what he does. Over the course of his career he has coached dominant clubs such as FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and currently Manchester City. Guardiola earns a massive €23 million per year coaching City. He led the Cytizens to win the Treble last season.

1. Roberto Mancini – Saudi Arabia

Roberto Mancini. Photo/ Eurosport.

At the summit of the highest-paid football managers in 2024 is former Manchester City and the Italy national team boss Roberto Mancini.

Mancini is the current head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team and is hoping to lead the team to triumph at the ongoing AFC Asian Cup. According to sources, the Italian manager is paid €22 million per year for his role as the head coach of Saudi Arabia.

Conclusion

In summary, Roberto Mancini is the highest-paid football manager in the world. Most of the managers on the list are in charge of Premier League teams, which shouldn’t be a surprise considering the fact that the Premier League is the biggest football league in the world.