#BBB NEWS| Arsene Wenger Becomes Second Highest-earning Manager In The World Following Jose Mourinho's Sack

Arsene Wenger has become the second highest-earning manager in world football following the sacking of Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.

Mourinho was finally shown the door by Roman Abramovich earlier today, following a dismal defence of the Blues' Premier League crown.

Chelsea have lost nine of their opening 16 matches in the top flight, sitting just a point above the relegation zone heading into Saturday's match against Sunderland.

Monday's defeat to Leicester City proved to be the final straw, and it means only Pep Guardiola now earns more money than Arsenal boss Wenger.

Mourinho was earning €11.5million per year at Stamford Bridge, €2million more than Wenger.

Guardiola tops the list with an astronomical €16million a year, while Louis van Gaal is now in third place, taking home €8million at OLd Trafford.

Jurgen Klopp and Manuel Pellegrini are the only two Premier League managers to make the top nine, which also includes Luis Enrique and Roberto Mancini.

Highest earning managers in world football (per year)

    10. Roberto Mancini, Inter Milan - €4million
    9. Manuel Pellegrini, Manchester City - €4million
    8. Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool - €5million
    7. Rafael Benitez, Real Madrid - €5million
    6. Antonio Conte, Italy - €5million
    5. Luis Enrique, Barcelona - €7.5million
    4. Louis van Gaal, Manchester United - €8million
    3. Arsene Wenger, Arsenal - €9million
    2. Jose Mourinho, Chelsea (SACKED) - €11.5million
    1. Pep Guardiola, Bayern Munich - €16million



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