Lopetegui refused the biggest salary in the world

Published: December 5, 2023

By: Manu Tournoux

Spanish coach Julen Lopetengui declined an offer from Al-Ittihad and the staggering salary that went with it.

Details of Al-Ittihad’s offer to Julen Lopetegui have leaked to the media. And they have enough to cause a lot of ink to flow.

Lopetegui turned his back on a big jackpot

Before recruiting Marcelo Gallardo, Al-Ittihad had suffered the refusal of the former Real Madrid coach, Lopetegui. The latter still wishes to continue his career in England, following his mixed experience with Wolves.

According to Sport, Lopetegui rejected an offer of 18 million euros per year net from Al-Ittihad to join Saudi Arabia. He informed the SPL management that he wanted to continue his career in England.

If he had accepted this challenge, the Iberian technician would have become the highest paid coach on the planet, dethroning his former opponent in La Liga, the Argentinian Diego Simeone.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.