UNC GM Michael Lombardi Placed on Paid Leave

The University of North Carolina introduced on Monday morning that soccer basic supervisor Michael Lombardi has been positioned on paid administrative depart, efficient instantly.

The official assertion didn’t present additional particulars, and famous that college management, workers and student-athletes had been prohibited from addressing the personnel matter.

Lombardi is reportedly the highest-paid basic supervisor in school soccer, in accordance with USA Today’s database. He is within the second yr of a three-year deal that pays him $1.5 million yearly. His contract ends on Jan. 15, 2028. His bonus construction gives for a $125,000 cost for UNC enjoying in a bowl sport, in addition to $250,000 funds for a top-25 ultimate rating, a College Football Playoff or an ACC Championship Game look, and a nationwide championship.

Lombardi was Bill Belichick’s first rent after accepting the UNC soccer teaching place in December 2024. He spent greater than three a long time within the NFL working in varied capacities with the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns.