‘Team Pellegrini’ basic wage deals hits £11m

West Ham’s financial commitment to Manuel Pellegrini goes much further than his £8 million basic personal terms because the cost of his back up team is also involved in the deal.

And ClaretandHugh has established that totals another £3 million a year when the manager’s number two, goalkeeping coach, fitness coach and  recruitment director of his choice are added to the mix.

It means that in total the Hammers are paying out around £11 million a year in basic wages – a figure that could climb steeply should the manager hit bonus targets included in his deal.

Should he bring domestic Cups to the table that will send his deal further and he is also on cash incentives for Premier League positioning and European qualification.

It’s an ambitious package from the club aimed directly at seeing the club go to that much discussed ‘next level.’

With a transfer budget in the region of £75 million – £85 million plus money from player sales, the manager will go into the summer transfer budget better placed than any Hammers boss before him.