Mario Silva heads to Saudi Arabia and becomes world's highest-paid futsal coach – Futsal

Mario Silva heads to Saudi Arabia and becomes world's highest-paid futsal coach – Futsal

Former Benfica coach gets dream contract

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Mario Silva is very close to becoming the highest paid coach in the world. register You know that the former Benfica coach is about to sign with a first division team in Saudi Arabia. He is waiting for a two-year contract during which he will receive $380,000 (around €351,000). This will move him to the top of the list of the highest-paid coaches in the world, ahead of Nuno Dias (Sporting) and Tino Perez (Barcelona), coaches who receive annual salaries of around €120,000 per year.

Mario Silva, 43, is set to embark on his first overseas adventure. He took over at Benfica in March 2023, succeeding Spanish side Pulpís. They were eliminated this season by SB Braga in the semi-finals, meaning Benfica will not participate in next season's Champions League. During his time with the Reds, he won the Portuguese Cup (22/23) and the Super Cup (23/24).

Bani Varela is in full swing.

As in football, Saudi investment continues to expand into other sports, and futsal is no exception. As revealed by the Spanish portal “Relevo”, Bani Varela could head to Al-Nassr, in a three-season agreement. Cristiano Ronaldo's team wants to make the Sporting winger the biggest futsal star at the club. Bani, who won an unprecedented fourth title a month ago, has a contract with the Lions until 2026 and a release clause of 500,000 euros. Our newspaper learns that the deal is in full swing, but has not yet been completed.

Mario Silva is very close to becoming the highest paid coach in the world. register Did you know that the former Benfica coach is about to sign with a first division team in Saudi Arabia….

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