Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has defended his request for a $130,000 salary increase, revealing the amount covers payments for his five-man technical staff. Currently on $50,000 monthly, Chelle addressed controversy on the Histores de Foot Podcast, explaining: “What people don’t know is that in the national team where I was, I have to pay my staff. My technical staff. So, in the $130,000 offered, you have to pay your staff with all that behind.”
He confirmed his team includes an assistant, physical trainer, goalkeeper coach, and personal assistant. Chelle framed the request as standard negotiation, saying: “When you negotiate a contract, do you go as high as possible or as low as possible? It’s a negotiation. We’re getting there.” He also addressed family flight ticket requests, noting all selectors make similar demands. Chelle expressed uncertainty about his future, suggesting there “maybe there’s a campaign of denigration.”
Key Points:
Chelle’s defence clarifies that the $130k covers his entire technical team.
His explanation may shift public perception of the salary request.
Chelle seeks understanding, while NFF faces negotiation pressure.
This signals the complexities of coaching contracts in African football.
The timing, with speculation about his future, adds context.
Chelle defends $130k salary request, reveals it pays five-man staff, says negotiation normal amid uncertainty over Super Eagles future.
Sources: Complete Sports, Histores de Foot Podcast