5 highest paid managers in world football

Modified Mar 30, 2017 13:32 GMT

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) and Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United (R) share a joke prior to kick off during the EFL Cup fourth round match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 26, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) — *Pep Guardiola (left) and Jose Mourinho (right)are among the highest paid managers in the world.*

#3 Laurent Blanc, €20 million

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Head Coach Laurent Blanc of PSG directs his players during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, second leg match between Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain at Stamford Bridge on March 9, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — *Laurent Blanc finds himself on the list despite not managing any team currently*

Laurent Blanc is the only name on this list who is not currently coaching any football team. However, his presence on the list at number 3 is due to the compensation package dished out by Paris Saint-Germain when his tenure was cut short at the end of last season.

Former Sevilla manager Unai Emery took over the reins of the French giants and Blanc is currently searching for a club despite being linked with the Barcelona job. Blanc’s compensation package was in the region of €20 million and that assures him of a spot on the list.