Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had an enthusiastic response to Shohei Ohtani’s groundbreaking deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
On Saturday, the versatile two-way superstar inked a 10-year contract valued at $700 million, establishing the most substantial contract in the annals of professional sports. For context, soccer legend Lionel Messi previously held the record for the richest sports contract at $674 million.
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Mahomes, holding the record for the richest NFL contract at $450 million, shared his thoughts on Ohtani’s newfound deal.
It’s noteworthy that Ohtani’s former teammate, Mike Trout, previously held the record for the richest MLB contract at $426.5 million over 12 years, a deal signed in 2019.
In reflection, one might posit that Mahomes could have pursued baseball over football if his aim was to become the highest-paid player in the sports world.
