Jurgen Klopp didn’t just join Liverpool out of the goodness of his heart, he was very handsomely rewarded for his move to Anfield. And Klopp isn’t the only manager who is going to be paid big bucks by a big club. There are plenty of managers from big and small clubs that think they have the man to deliver trophies in the future.
Here is a look at the ten highest paid Premier League managers (figures from the Telegraph):
10. Alan Pardew, Crystal Palace – £1.5 million
A front-runner for Manager of the Season, Pardew’s team has allowed just seven goals in eight games and sit fourth on the table.
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9. Tim Sherwood, Aston Villa – £2 million
Despite an improbable run to the FA Cup last season, Sherwood has run out of talent and run out of magic. He has less than eight days to earn his salary or he might be fired.
8. Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham Hotspur – £2 million
With the fewest losses in the Premier League to date, Pochettino is finding ways to stay competitive even with star striker Harry Kane struggling immensely.
7. Roberto Martinez, Everton – £3 million
Martinez has led Everton to a stunning upset win over Chelsea and has had one of the best road defenses in the league, allowing just two goals in four road matches.
6. Slaven Bilic, West Ham United – £3 million
With the second most goals in the league, Bilic has awoken a sleeping giant and put the Hammers in good position to make a serious run at the Top 5.
5. Manuel Pellegrini, Manchester City – £4 million
For a club with a reputation for over-paying on just about everything in pursuit of trophies, it’s a surprise Pellegrini isn’t Number One.
4. Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool – £7 million
Liverpool needed a dynamic change to get back into the top of the Premier League and they made as big as splash as any club could make. Klopp has his work cut out for him between injuries and all the ground they have to cover.
3. Louis van Gaal, Manchester United – £7.3 million
After another season of perceived overspending on unproven talent, Van Gaal’s talent evaluation payed huge dividends with Anthony Martial, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan Schneiderlin and others contributing to huge wins and a brief stint atop the Premier League table for the first time in years.
2. Arsene Wenger, Arsenal – £8.3 million
Despite his lack of Premier League or UEFA titles, his Community Shield and FA Cup titles have kept him in the good graces of the ownership (and their wallets).
1. Jose Mourinho, Chelsea – £8.5 million
Say what you will about his future with the team, Mourinho earned every penny last season en route to the Premier League and League Cup titles.