Report: Michigan AD Warde Manuel to get $7M in departure deal
University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel is set to receive over $7 million as part of a departure settlement.
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University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel is departing the institution. As part of a buyout and settlement deal, Manuel will receive more than $7 million.
Coverage from The New York Times, ESPN, Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, and MLive.com emphasizes the financial details of the departure. The Detroit News reported these buyout details as an exclusive.
Further developments will likely center on the finalization of the payout and the university's transition following Manuel's departure.
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Quick answers
How much is Warde Manuel receiving in his buyout?
Reports indicate the settlement is worth more than $7 million.
Which outlets reported on the deal?
The deal was reported by ESPN, The New York Times, Detroit Free Press, MLive.com, and The Detroit News.
What is the nature of the payment?
The payment is described as a buyout and settlement related to Manuel's departure from Michigan.
Coverage (5)
- Michigan to pay Warde Manuel more than $7 million as part of buyout Detroit Free Press · 7h ago
- Warde Manuel buyout: Here’s what Michigan is paying the outgoing AD MLive.com · 7h ago
- Exclusive: Warde Manuel's buyout details with Michigan revealed The Detroit News · 7h ago
- Warde Manuel’s settlement with Michigan worth over $7 million The New York Times · 7h ago
- Report: Michigan AD Warde Manuel to get $7M in departure deal ESPN · 7h ago broke it first
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