Baseball has gained momentum in recent years, generating significant profits reflected in the lucrative contracts signed by several teams.
The sport has positioned itself as having the highest contract figures in history, with two of the three athletes holding the most expensive contracts of all time.
Juan Soto has set the record as the athlete with the most expensive contract ever signed, valued at $765 million for 15 years, after signing with the New York Mets.
In second place is Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, who signed a ten-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a staggering $700 million.
Completing the podium of the highest contracts in the history of sports is the Argentine footballer Lionel Messi. During his time at FC Barcelona, from 2017 to 2021, Messi accumulated a total of $674 million.
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2024-12-30 20:49:00