The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has finalized contract terms with newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, with details of the negotiations revealing a significant gap between both parties.
Sources indicate that the GFA initially proposed a monthly salary of $100,000, while Queiroz reportedly demanded up to $200,000 per month.
The financial discussions come amid comparisons with other coaching targets. Former Saudi Arabia boss Hervé Renard is believed to have requested between $100,000 and $150,000 monthly during talks, but the GFA reportedly countered with an offer of $50,000, seen as a move to discourage his appointment.
Queiroz has been offered an initial four-month contract, covering the build-up and participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The deal includes a performance-based extension clause that could see his tenure extended to one year if Ghana performs “well” at the tournament.
The Portuguese tactician emerged as the preferred candidate from a three-man shortlist that also included former West Ham United manager Slaven Bilić and a former Mali national team coach, Tom Saintfiet.
With the World Cup fast approaching, the GFA is keen to close the chapter on the search for a manager, allowing Queiroz to fully focus on preparing the Black Stars for the global showpiece.
