According to ESPN, the most expensive individual contract in world sports history has just been signed. Football star Patrick Mahomes has just agreed to sign a new contract with parent team Kansas Chiefs for up to 10 years with a salary ranging from 450 to 503 million USD.

The contract also has an “injury guarantee” clause, meaning that in case of injury and having to retire early from his career before the contract expires, Mahomes will still pocket $140 million. In addition, the star born in 1995 is also favored with a “no-trade clause” – a clause that allows players the right to decide to leave or stay even if the parent club wants to sell him to the team. . another ball.

The above contract is considered the largest in world sports history, surpassing previous “blockbusters” of baseball star Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels – 426.5 million USD) or famous boxers. Canelo Alvarez (365 million USD).

Currently, Mahomes’ salary in the Kansas Chiefs shirt is about nearly 25 million USD/year. Signing a new contract extension will help the NFL star double his income. This is considered a worthy reward for Mahomes after becoming MVP (best player) of the 2018 season and excellently leading the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years.

Compared to football stars with the highest salaries in the world today such as Lionel Messi (45 million USD/year) or Cristiano Ronaldo (35 million USD/year), Mahomes’ income is truly dreamy. He promises to soon be on the list of stars with the highest income of the year according to statistics from the famous magazine Forbes.

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“Since joining Chiefs five years ago, Patrick has developed into one of the most prolific athletes in world sport. With his dynamic, enthusiastic playing style, he has also quickly become an icon and recognized by many beloved fans. I am very happy that he will be with the city team for many years to come,” said Kansas Chiefs President Clark Hunt. Love said.

Mahomes is not currently married but soon “dated” longtime girlfriend Brittany Matthews after leaving high school. In 2018, the two bought a villa worth nearly 2 million USD in downtown Kansas City and have moved in since then.