Two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani agrees to terms with Los Angeles Dodgers
The two-way star’s free agency has been a hot topic in recent weeks, with his contract reportedly the most expensive in North American sports history. He confirmed the deal in a statement on Saturday Instagram-Post.
Ohtani has played for the Los Angeles Angels since his first move to Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2017. Ahead of his free agency, several teams were lining up to secure the 29-year-old Japanese star’s services and his contract was tight – there were talks about the future of his career.
After elbow surgery, he won’t be able to play again until 2025 and will serve as designated hitter in 2024.
Sea Spotter Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has the most expensive contract in the NFL, worth $450 million over 10 years.
In the NBA, Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) and Bradley Beal (Phoenix Suns) all have five-year contracts worth more than $250 million.
Lionel Messi Contract with Inter Miami of the MLS is worth $50 million to $60 million a year, with part owner Jorge Mas making it this year, the Spanish publication reported The country previously, while the Argentine star was paid $672 per year on a $1 million contract while playing for Barcelona between 2017 and 2021.
Messi’s long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly a two and a half year contract signed with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, worth more than 200 million euros (US$220.16 million), according to media estimates.
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Source: edition.cnn.com
2023-12-09 20:31:13
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