The University of North Carolina introduced on Monday morning that soccer basic supervisor Michael Lombardi has been positioned on paid administrative go away, efficient instantly.
The official assertion didn’t present additional particulars, and famous that college management, employees and student-athletes had been prohibited from addressing the personnel matter.
Lombardi is reportedly the highest-paid basic supervisor in faculty soccer, in response to USA Today’s database. He is within the second 12 months of a three-year deal that pays him $1.5 million yearly. His contract ends on Jan. 15, 2028. His bonus construction offers for a $125,000 cost for UNC enjoying in a bowl recreation, in addition to $250,000 funds for a top-25 remaining 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 numerous capacities with the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns.
