Patrick Vieira's reported salary as Senegal coach sets new record for Lions of Teranga
Patrick Vieira's anticipated arrival as the coach of the Lions of Teranga has brought renewed attention to the salaries of national team coaches since 2000. Reports indicate that the former French international is expected to earn between 35 and 45 million FCFA per month over a four-year contract, making him the highest-paid coach in the team's history. This agreement is part of a project called "Patrick Vieira Vision 2030," with specific goals including qualification for the 2030 World Cup and reaching the final of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The contract is set to run until 2029, signaling the federation's intent for a long-term engagement rather than a transitional period. Vieira has been in Senegal since July 29 and reportedly participated in a working session with the FSF before his official appointment. The top five highest salaries for Senegal coaches include Vieira, Aliou Ciss茅 approximately 30 million FCFA/month at the end of his tenure in 2024, Pape Thiaw approximately 30 million FCFA/month after revaluation, Alain Giresse approximately 13 million FCFA/month, and Bruno Metsu approximately 13 million FCFA/month. Aliou Ciss茅's salary saw a gradual increase, reaching 25 million FCFA per month in 2022 after the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations title and 2022 World Cup qualification, and then doubled with a contract extension until 2024. However, Ciss茅 and his staff reportedly faced salary payment delays in December 2023. His contract was extended until 2026 in March 2024,
