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What Is José Mourinho’s Net Worth?
José Mourinho, born José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix on January 26, 1963, in Setúbal, Portugal, boasts a substantial net worth estimated at $120 million. This figure reflects his successful career as a football manager and former player. His financial success is attributed to lucrative managerial contracts, endorsement deals, and strategic career moves.
José Mourinho’s Salary Details and Contract Buyouts
Mourinho’s managerial contracts have been a significant source of his earnings. When he joined Manchester United in 2016, his contract stipulated an annual salary of approximately $27 million. However, his tenure was cut short in December 2018 when Manchester United bought out his contract for a reported $28 million. Beyond Manchester United, Mourinho has also received substantial payouts from other clubs for early termination of his contracts. These buyouts collectively amount to around $60 million. This sum represents payments received from various clubs specifically for the termination of his coaching services.
Early Career and Transition to Management
Mourinho’s early life laid the foundation for his future success. His mother, Maria, was a primary school teacher, while his father, José (Felix), was a professional football player. Mourinho’s early exposure to football included playing for Belenenses youth team and later at Sesimbra, Rio Ave, and Belenenses at the senior level. Despite initially enrolling in business school, Mourinho’s passion for sports led him to study sports science at the Instituto Superior de Educação Física in Lisbon. He further honed his skills by attending coaching courses organized by the English and Scottish Football Associations. His coaching career began in schools, followed by a youth team coaching role at Vitória de Setúbal and an assistant manager position at Estrela da Amadora in the early 1990s. A pivotal moment came in 1992 when he became a translator for coach Bobby Robson at Sporting CP. This role expanded as he continued to interpret for Robson when he became the head coach of Porto. Mourinho’s collaboration with Robson extended to Barcelona in 1996, where he remained as an assistant manager, working alongside coach Louis van Gaal. Under van Gaal, Mourinho’s coaching responsibilities grew, including leading the first team during the Copa Catalunya competition.
Managerial Career Highlights and Club Tenures
Mourinho’s managerial career took off in September 2000 when he became the manager of Benfica. He later declined an offer to become Bobby Robson’s assistant manager at Newcastle United and instead managed União de Leiria from July 2001. His breakthrough came in January 2002 when he replaced Octávio Machado as the manager of Porto. Under Mourinho’s leadership, Porto achieved significant success, winning the Taça de Portugal, Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, and the UEFA Cup. In June 2004, he accepted a three-year contract with Chelsea, with the English club paying Porto a £1.7 million compensation package. During his tenure at Chelsea, Mourinho led the team to victory in the FA Cup, the Football League Cup (twice), the FA Community Shield, and the Premier League championship (twice). He departed Chelsea in September 2007 and took over as manager of Inter Milan in June 2008, replacing Roberto Mancini. At Inter Milan, Mourinho continued his winning streak, securing Serie A titles twice, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana, and the UEFA Champions League. In May 2010, he became the manager of Real Madrid, succeeding Manuel Pellegrini. During his time at Real Madrid, Mourinho led the club to victories in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España. From 2013 to 2015, he returned to Chelsea, adding another Football League Cup and Premier League championship to his accolades. Despite signing a four-year contract with Chelsea in 2013 and again in 2015, Mourinho left the club at the end of 2015. He joined Manchester United in May 2016 and, despite being fired in December 2018, led the club to win the EFL Cup, FA Community Shield, and the UEFA Europa League championship. In November 2019, Mourinho signed a four-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur, achieving his 300th English football win in June 2020.
Awards, Honors, and Recognition
Mourinho’s contributions to football have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He was named Onze d’Or Coach of the Year in 2005 and FIFA World Coach of the Year in 2010. He has also received the Premier League Manager of the Season award three times (2004–05, 2005–06, and 2014–15), UEFA Manager of the Year twice (2002–03 and 2003–04), and World Soccer Magazine World Manager of the Year three times (2004, 2005, and 2010). In 2005, Mourinho was honored as a Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry, a high distinction in Portugal. The Portuguese Football Federation recognized him as the Portuguese Coach of the Century in 2015. He also received a Doctor Honoris causa from Lisbon Technical University in 2009. Mourinho holds Guinness World Records for the “Longest football unbeaten home run by a manager” and the “Youngest football manager to reach 100 UEFA Champions League matches.”
Real Estate Holdings
Mourinho’s real estate portfolio includes a six-bedroom mansion in the Belgravia area of London. He purchased the home for £6.5 million, and its current estimated value is £25 million. The property reflects his significant financial success and upscale lifestyle.
Personal Life and Interests
José Mourinho married Matilde “Tami” Faria in 1989. They have two children: a daughter named Matilde, born in 1996, and a son named José Jr., born in 2000, who also pursued a career in football. Mourinho is multilingual, speaking Portuguese, French, Spanish, English, Italian, and Catalan. Since 2014, Mourinho has served as a Global Ambassador of the United Nations’ World Food Programme. A devout Roman Catholic, he has mentioned praying daily and even voiced Pope Francis in a Vatican-approved animated film. In 2010, AskMen.com ranked him #9 on their Most Influential Men list, and the Spanish version of “Rolling Stone” magazine named him “Rockstar of the Year” in 2011. In 2019, he hosted “On the Touchline with José Mourinho” on the RT network and joined Sky Sports as a commentator for their Premier League coverage.
