5 highest paid managers in world football as of 2021

#3 Fabio Cannavaro (Guangzhou FC) - €12 million per year

Fabio Cannavaro is the Guangzhou FC manager

One of the best centre-backs in the world during his prime, Fabio Cannavaro has enjoyed an interesting career as a football manager.

The Italian began his managerial career with Guangzhou in 2014 but was abruptly removed from his position in 2015. After stints with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian, Cannavaro returned to Guangzhou as manager in 2017, a position he still occupies.

The 47-year old also managed the China national team briefly in 2019 but stepped down a month later to focus on his club duties. Guangzhou are currently third in their Chinese Super League group.

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#2 Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid) - €15 million per year

Diego Simeone reacts during an Atletico Madrid game

An Atletico Madrid legend, Diego Simeone has been the manager of the La Liga giants since 2011 and has transformed the club's fortunes during his stint.

Having enjoyed a successful spell as a player for Atletico Madrid, Simeone replaced Gregorio Manzano as the new manager of the club. The Argentine proved to be a shrewd acquisition, as Atletico Madrid's aggressive and compact style of play has often frustrated opponents.

Three-time competition winner Diego Simeone turns 51 today! 🥳🏆1⃣9⃣9⃣8⃣🏆2⃣0⃣1⃣2⃣🏆2⃣0⃣1⃣8⃣#HBD | #UEL pic.twitter.com/CRIKJTjUQb

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) April 28, 2021

Atletico Madrid have won the La Liga title once and the Europa League twice under Simeone, while also taking them to the Champions League final on two occasions. They are currently atop the 2020-21 La Liga table.

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#1 Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) - €23 million per year

Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers in the world.

The highest-paid tactician in the game is the best football manager in the world. Pep Guardiola has once again proved this season why he is revered across Europe.

Manchester City have enjoyed sensational success since the arrival of the Spaniard. While work was already going on before Guardiola's appointment, the former Barcelona manager's attractive style of play as well as Manchester City's ability to attract top-quality players has proved to be an effective match.

The football managers with the most trophies 🏆Will Pep Guardiola beat Sir Alex Ferguson's record? 😯 pic.twitter.com/EVzZSvFByK

— Goal (@goal) April 28, 2021

Arguably the best team in Europe at the moment, Manchester City look likely to win the English Premier League. They are in the Champions League semi-final as well and have already won the EFL Cup this season as they eye a treble.

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