Published 22:12 IST, November 7th 2020
Man United have paid £33m to sack managers since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement
Man United have paid a staggering £33m to sack managers since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013 with Jose Mourinho earning the biggest payout so far.
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While Manchester United have defeated likes of Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig this season, Red Devils have endured one of ir worst ever starts to a Premier League season. Man United have collected just 10 points from 7 games so far, and are languishing at 13th on points table. results have mounted speculation on future of current manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is reportedly on verge of a sack.
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Ed Woodward has spent £33m to sack Man United manrs since Sir Alex's retirement
According to a report by Manchester Evening News, Manchester United have shelled out almost £33 million sacking manrs since Sir Alex Ferguson left club in 2013. Red Devils have struggled for consistency and silverware since legendary manr left, and Ed Woodward's board have failed to bring in a suitable replacement seven years down line. Reports have w linked Manchester United to former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochetti and Maximilia Allegri, both of whom are currently without a club, to replace under-fire Gunnar Solskjaer.
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If Solskjaer is sacked, he'll be fourth manr after Sir Alex Ferguson era to have his contracted terminated. first casualty was former Everton boss David Moyes, who lasted seven months in job before facing axe. Red Devils paid out £4.9 million when current West Ham boss was handed his P45, though it is uncertain how much of it did Moyes pocket himself. His successor Louis van Gaal cost club a massive £8.4 million in severance fees, with Dutchman leaving club in 2016 having lifted FA Cup title.
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Jose Mourinho was handed biggest payout, with Manchester United paying him a staggering £19.6 million. current Tottenham Hotspur boss is stranger to big payoffs, having cost Chelsea £23 million first time, and £8.3 million second time. Blues under Roman Abramovich's ownership have spent an astounding £94.6 million on dismissing manrs, according to club's books.
Russian oligarch paid Carlo Ancelotti £28 million while handing out his marching orders, with André Villas-Boas and Roberto Di Matteo costing £4.7 million and £4 million respectively. Antonio Conte's sacking saw Blues pay him £26.6 million in severance fees.
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(Im Courtesy: Manutd.com)
22:12 IST, November 7th 2020