Gary Lineker is set to increase his fortune after leaving the BBC, with a plethora of opportunities in the pipeline
Everything we know about Gary Lineker’s life after he penned a new ‘multi-million pound’ deal
- Gary Lineker holds an estimated net worth of £30 million, accumulated through his successful football and broadcasting career. This fortune is expected to grow significantly following his recent departure from the BBC.
- Lineker remained the BBC’s highest-paid star for the eighth consecutive year, earning approximately £1.35 million annually. He topped the list despite previously accepting a voluntary £350,000 pay cut to keep his role.
- The presenter left the corporation by mutual agreement after facing intense scrutiny regarding his social media activity. This exit followed a controversy over a reposted video, for which he later apologised unreservedly.
- He has now signed a lucrative “multi-million-pound” contract with Netflix to lead their 2026 World Cup coverage. The deal involves adapting his popular podcast, The Rest Is Football, into a visual show in North America.
- His production company, Goalhanger, sold the show’s rights to the streaming giant for the duration of the tournament. This marks Netflix’s first major venture into football and introduces Lineker to a wider international audience.
- The new series will switch to a daily format to provide regular match analysis and discussion. Lineker will reunite with colleagues Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, maintaining the trio’s established chemistry.
- Beyond streaming, Lineker is expanding his portfolio by hosting a new ITV quiz show titled The Box. This high-stakes entertainment role adds another significant revenue stream to his earnings.
- While exact figures remain undisclosed, insiders believe these new deals will comfortably eclipse his former BBC salary. Consequently, the former England striker’s personal wealth is poised to increase substantially.
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