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Man Utd's Managerial Bill Tops £100M Post-Ferguson
12 Nov
Summary
- United's compensation bill nears £108 million since Ferguson's retirement.
- The club has paid over £100 million for managerial changes alone.
- This expenditure contrasts with staff reductions and significant financial losses.
Manchester United's expenditure on appointing and dismissing managers and sporting directors since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement has surpassed £100 million. This figure is expected to rise above £108 million if Mauricio Pochettino is appointed, which would involve meeting his contract's release clause of approximately $10 million (£7.4 million) and potential compensation for his staff.
The club has faced substantial costs for managerial changes. For instance, Erik ten Hag's dismissal after 116 days cost £10.4 million, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking added £9.1 million. Ralf Rangnick's departure and associated changes incurred a further £14.7 million.
Jose Mourinho's dismissal represents the largest payout at £19.6 million. Louis van Gaal's departure cost £8.4 million, and David Moyes's short tenure resulted in a £4.9 million severance. Additional costs of £2.4 million were paid to former staff.
Beyond management, the pursuit and subsequent dismissal of Dan Ashworth as sporting director in 2024 added £7.1 million to the club's expenses. These figures highlight a pattern of costly transitions, occurring while the club has implemented staff reductions and reported substantial financial losses.
