US women’s national team appoint Emma Hayes as world’s highest-paid female coach

Hayes will reportedly make seven figures a year

HIGHEST PAID FEMALE COACH: Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea at the end of the season to take over as the US women’s coach.

Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new coach of the USA women’s national team. The Chelsea manager, who will leave her current role at the end of the season, has agreed a deal which makes her the world’s highest‑paid female coach.

“This is a huge honour to be given the opportunity to coach the most incredible team in world football history,” Hayes said.