How much money has Jose Mourinho earned from sackings?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :September 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Modified at :September 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Jose Mourinho provides health update after minor surgery in Portugal

The Portuguese head coach recently parted ways with Fenerbahce.

After being fired by Fenerbahce six games into the new season, Jose Mourinho’s fortunes are expected to improve once more.

Barely a year after taking over in Istanbul, the Portuguese manager was freed of his responsibilities by the Turkish powerhouses on Friday.

The last straw for the 61-year-old was Fenerbahce’s midweek loss to SL Benfica, which eliminated their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League league phase.

Mourinho is entitled to a sizable compensation payout because he had one year remaining on his contract before he was sacked.

Mourinho has made millions only from his sacking by clubs

Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claims that Mourinho will receive £7.7 million in severance pay, bringing his career earnings from firings alone to an astounding £89 million.

Chelsea have paid him more than £26 million. Mourinho collected £18 million after being fired at Stamford Bridge in 2007 and £8.3 million after being fired again in 2015.

He was handed a £17 million payoff by Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Manchester United paid him over £20 million when he was released in December 2018, a few months after he had agreed to a new two-year deal through 2020.

Manchester United UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Getty — Manchester United paid Mourinho a whopping £20 million for getting him sacked (Photo via Getty Images)

A disastrous 17-month tenure at Tottenham also resulted in dismissal and a substantial £15 million payout. When he was let go, he still had two years left on his Spurs contract.

Roma only paid him about £3 million as his contract was expiring at the end of the season.

Other managerial compensation pales in comparison to Mourinho’s total. It is estimated that the Portuguese’s fiercest adversary, Antonio Conte, received almost £37 million in compensation over his career.

This includes a staggering £26 million when Chelsea fired him in 2018. Additionally, Chelsea gave Thomas Tuchel £13 million in 2022 and Luis Felipe Scolari £13.6 million in 2009.

After being fired by PSG in 2017, Laurent Blanc received £17 million, which is thought to be the fourth-highest managerial compensation in history.

How much will Mourinho receive after his sacking from Fenerbahce?

He will receive £7.7 million in severance pay.

How much has he made from sackings alone?

Throughout his career, he has made £89 million from sackings by clubs.

Which club paid him the highest sum for sacking?

Chelsea paid £26 million just by sacking him twice.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.