Who are the highest paid managers in world football?

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We all know that elite football players get paid a fortune – but what about the managers?

Player salaries are frequently discussed openly in the media, with the top earners bringing in more in an hour than most people earn in a month. However, manager salaries are often overlooked.

Below are the top 5 highest paid managers in the world. These figures are made up of yearly salary, endorsements, sponsorships and payouts.

• Diego Simeone – Atletico Madrid (€40.5m)

It’s fair to say that Diego Simeone has transformed Atletico Madrid into a modern-day powerhouse of European football.

Since taking the reins in Madrid back in 2011, the Argentine has guided Atleti to multiple trophies, including two Europa Leagues, La Liga, and the Copa del Rey.

With Barcelona and Real Madrid struggling this season, Simeone could well add another La Liga trophy to his collection in a few months.

• Antonio Conte – Inter Milan (€30m)

Antonio Conte has won four top-flight titles during his managerial career, clinching three Serie A triumphs with Juventus before guiding Chelsea to Premier League glory in 2016/17.

The 51-year-old is now back in his homeland with Inter Milan, attempting to help the club secure their first Serie A title since 2009/10.

But with rivals AC Milan currently leading the way in the title race, the world’s second-highest paid manager has his work cut out.

• Pep Guardiola – Manchester City (€27m)

Pep Guardiola is widely regarded as one of the best managers – if not the best manager – of his generation.

The pioneering Spaniard brought unrivalled success to Barcelona between 2008 and 2012, winning three La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.

Following three straight Bundesliga triumphs with Bayern Munich, Guardiola has continued to work his magic with Manchester City, although the Champions League has eluded him in recent years.

• Jurgen Klopp – Liverpool (€24m)

Despite winning the Champions League in 2018/19 and securing the Premier League the following year, Jurgen Klopp is only the fourth-highest paid manager in world football.

It is no secret that Klopp has completely transformed Liverpool, helping the Merseysiders to end their 30-year wait for a top-flight title.

The former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund boss signed a contract extension in December 2019, ensuring that he will remain at Liverpool until 2024.

• Jose Mourinho – Tottenham Hotspur (€23m)

Jose Mourinho has won it all as a manager. The enigmatic Portuguese has won the Champions Leage with two clubs – Porto and Inter Milan – as well as eight top-flight titles in four different countries.

Having also previously managed Real Madrid and Manchester United, there is no denying that Mourinho is one of the most iconic managers of all time.

Daniel Levy appointed the Special One in November 2019 with one clear aim – to bring silverware to Tottenham. With Spurs in pole position in the title race, Mourinho is on course for yet another title.