Middlesbrough have appointed Chris Wilder as new head coach a day after sacking Neil Warnock, read on to know Wilderโs contract and salary details
Chris Wilder has been assigned the head coach role at Middlesbrough a day after Neil Warnock was fired. Warnock was let go by mutual consent after Middlesbrough drew 1-1 with West Brom. Wilder was last seen as manager of Sheffield United eight months ago and since then he has been out of work.
Middlesbrough Rein In Chris Wilder After Neil Warnock Is Axed
The English managerโs tenure of 5 years at Sheffield United came to an end in March this year, and now Wilder will look to help the Boro who are currently placed 14th in the Championship. But the club is just four points away from securing a seat in the play-off places.
Wilder directed Oxford out of the Conference in 2010 and even managed to win League Two with Northampton in 2016. However, his most impressive managerial achievement till now will be when he guided Sheffield to advance into the Premier League and making them stay there for one whole season.
As per sources, Wilder might have his first training session with the Boro as early as Tuesday. He was sacked by the Blades by the end of the 2021-22 season when the club came very close to being relegated from the Premier League. Wilderโs first match as head coach will take place on Saturday, November 20th against Milwall after the international break is over.
During his stint at Sheffield, Wilder won 106 of his 227 matches and had kept the club in the top-flight during their first season.
Chris Wilder contract and salary at Middlesbrough
As for his contract, it has not yet been revealed for how long the English manager will stay with the Boro side, but it is confirmed that Wilder will have his right-hand man i.e. long- time assistant Alan Knill by his side at the Riverside stadium.
His salary details are yet to be announced as well. As of September 2021, Wilder has a net worth of approximately $1 million. Hopefully the 52-year old can usher in a new era for the Boro side because the team looks capable to perform at the highest level.
His four year contract at Sheffield United saw him earn 675,000 pounds per year with him having a clause for the salary to be raised upto 1.5 million pounds.