How does Jose Mourinho's Manchester United pay-out compare with other high-profile dismissals?
As history shows, being sacked as a top-flight manager has its benefits...
Another dismissal, another eye-watering pay-out for Jose Mourinho.
After repeated failings at Manchester United, the Portuguese was finally given the chop on Tuesday morning to bring his third season at Old Trafford to a premature end.
The 55-year-old now stands to receive a staggering pay-out from United, having only renewed his contract to 2020 earlier this year.
Reports have suggested the former Chelsea and United boss could be handed a remuneration package worth between £15m and £22.5m – but how does this compare to other high-profile Premier League sackings?
Here, we take a look at some of the biggest managerial names to have been given the early sack and how much they received:
Next Manchester United manager
Next Manchester United manager
1/8 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 1/5
The former Manchester United striker has reintroduced an attacking, direct brand of football that has rejuvenated hopes of a top-four finish.
2/8 Mauricio Pochettino - 10/3
However, the Tottenham manager was recently tied down to a new five-year contract which lasts until 2023.
3/8 Zinedine Zidane - 9/1
However, links to Zidane, who left left Real Madrid at the end of last season after winning three successive Champions Leagues, have quietened in the time since.
4/8 Massimiliano Allegri - 16/1
Allegri has won four consecutive Serie A titles with the Old Lady, as well as twice finishing as runners-up in the Champions League.
5/8 Antonio Conte - 25/1
The former Chelsea manager was the front-runner to take over at Real Madrid earlier this season after Julen Lopetegui was sacked.
6/8 Laurent Blanc - 33/1
Blanc left on mutual terms and is yet to take up another position, said to be holding out for the right opportunity.
7/8 Michael Carrick - 50/1
A popular figure in the Old Trafford dressing room, he is unlikely to step up into management any time soon.
8/8 Ryan Giggs - 100/1
However, Giggs is highly unlikely to give up his role as the manager of Wales.
1/8 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 1/5
The former Manchester United striker has reintroduced an attacking, direct brand of football that has rejuvenated hopes of a top-four finish.
2/8 Mauricio Pochettino - 10/3
However, the Tottenham manager was recently tied down to a new five-year contract which lasts until 2023.
3/8 Zinedine Zidane - 9/1
However, links to Zidane, who left left Real Madrid at the end of last season after winning three successive Champions Leagues, have quietened in the time since.
4/8 Massimiliano Allegri - 16/1
Allegri has won four consecutive Serie A titles with the Old Lady, as well as twice finishing as runners-up in the Champions League.
5/8 Antonio Conte - 25/1
The former Chelsea manager was the front-runner to take over at Real Madrid earlier this season after Julen Lopetegui was sacked.
6/8 Laurent Blanc - 33/1
Blanc left on mutual terms and is yet to take up another position, said to be holding out for the right opportunity.
7/8 Michael Carrick - 50/1
A popular figure in the Old Trafford dressing room, he is unlikely to step up into management any time soon.
8/8 Ryan Giggs - 100/1
However, Giggs is highly unlikely to give up his role as the manager of Wales.
Sam Allardyce
‘Big Sam’ has been passed around like a hot potato in the Premier League, but that hasn’t stopped him from picking up almost £15m in pay-out packages during a coaching career that stretches back to 1996.
The former Everton and Bolton man even reportedly brought a villa in Spain with his Newcastle payout, dubbing it ‘Casa St.James’.
Newcastle
Dismissed: January 2008
Pay-out: £4m
Blackburn
Dismissed: December 2010
Pay-out: £2.5m
England
Dismissed: September 2016
Pay-out: £1m
Everton
Dismissed: May 2018
Pay-out: £6m
Jose Mourinho
The Portuguese is another manager to have been around the block, making millions in the process. From Real Madrid to Chelsea and Manchester United, the Portuguese has made a decent business out of being sacked early.
Chelsea (Part 1)
Dismissed: September 2007
Pay-out: £10m - £20m
Chelsea (Part 2)
Dismissed: December 2015
Pay-out: £12.5m
Manchester United
Dismissed: December 2018
Pay-out: £15-22.5m
David Moyes
The Scot’s appointment at Old Trafford was only destined to failure. Tasked with following in the steps of Sir Alex Ferguson, the former Everton boss never stood a chance. He was in charge at the club for just 10 months, the third-shortest managerial stint in United history.
Manchester United
Dismissed: April 2014
Pay-out: £5m
Andre Villas-Boas
The Portuguese has similarly benefited from a quick dismissal, having been sacked midway through his contract at both Chelsea and Tottenham.
Chelsea
Dismissed: March 2012
Pay-out: £12m
Tottenham
Dismissed: December 2013
Pay-out: £4m
Brendan Rodgers
Remember him? The Northern-Irishman took Liverpool within reaching distance of a first Premier League title but that infamous Steven Gerrard slip proved to be the side’s undoing. Nonetheless, after his efforts in the 2013/14 season Rodgers was handed a new four-year contract at Liverpool – only to be sacked the following season.
Liverpool
Dismissed: October 2015
Pay-out: £8m
Other high-profile sackings:
Luiz Felipe Scolari (Chelsea, 2009): £13.6m
Fabio Capello (Russia, 2015): £13.4m
Rafael Benitez (Real Madrid, 2015): £4.5m
Roy Hodgson (Liverpool, January 2011): £7.3m
Roberto Mancini (Manchester City, May 2013): £7m
Arsene Wenger (Arsenal, May 2018): £11m
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