In an unprecedented move, 26-year-old Juan Soto is poised to finalize a stunning 15-year contract with Major League Baseball’s New York Mets, reported to be worth a remarkable $765 million (£600 million). Sources have indicated that this agreement could be the largest professional sports contract to date, surpassing the previous record held by Shohei Ohtani's $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Juan Soto to Ink Groundbreaking £600m Deal with New York Mets
Juan Soto to Ink Groundbreaking £600m Deal with New York Mets
Juan Soto is on the verge of signing a historic $765m contract with the New York Mets, the most lucrative in sports history.
Soto’s deal, yet to be confirmed pending a medical examination, will grant him an immediate signing bonus of $75 million and the potential to rise to $800 million (£627 million) if performance bonuses are met. This monumental agreement sets a new bar in the world of sports contracts.
The contract eclipses other major deals, such as Dak Prescott’s $240 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys and Patrick Mahomes' $450 million extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. In the NBA, Jayson Tatum recently secured a five-year deal worth $314 million, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi also enjoy lucrative contracts in football.
Soto was a free agent after a successful season with the New York Yankees, where he achieved a personal best of 41 home runs and helped the team reach the World Series. The Yankees attempted to retain him with a $760 million offer, but the Mets ultimately outbid them. Historically, Soto has played for the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres, making him a notable figure in baseball.
This groundbreaking contract furthers the conversation around player compensation and the ever-increasing financial stakes in professional sports.
The contract eclipses other major deals, such as Dak Prescott’s $240 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys and Patrick Mahomes' $450 million extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. In the NBA, Jayson Tatum recently secured a five-year deal worth $314 million, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi also enjoy lucrative contracts in football.
Soto was a free agent after a successful season with the New York Yankees, where he achieved a personal best of 41 home runs and helped the team reach the World Series. The Yankees attempted to retain him with a $760 million offer, but the Mets ultimately outbid them. Historically, Soto has played for the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres, making him a notable figure in baseball.
This groundbreaking contract furthers the conversation around player compensation and the ever-increasing financial stakes in professional sports.
