José Mourinho has become just as famous for his exit packages as for his trophies. Over the course of his glittering managerial career, the Portuguese tactician has earned a staggering €125 million from club departures across Europe’s biggest sides.
His first major payoff came at Chelsea in 2007, where he received €21 million. He later parted ways with Real Madrid in 2012, collecting €19 million. Mourinho then returned to Chelsea in 2015, only to leave again with a further €14 million compensation. His time at Manchester United ended in 2018, earning him €17 million, while his departure from Tottenham in 2021 brought the largest sum yet — a massive €35 million.
More recently, Mourinho’s stint at Roma in 2024 saw him collect €4 million, before his most recent exit from Fenerbahçe in 2025 added another €15 million to his tally. With each club departure, Mourinho has cemented his reputation not just as the “Special One” on the pitch, but also as football’s undisputed master of golden handshakes.
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