Baseball star Juan Soto has set a new benchmark in professional sports by agreeing to a record-breaking $765 million contract.
The 26-year-old outfielder is set to join the New York Mets on a 15-year deal, marking the largest contract in sports history, according to multiple American media outlets. ESPN reports that the agreement could ultimately exceed $800 million with performance incentives and bonuses.
Soto’s move comes after a single season with the New York Yankees, the Mets’ cross-town rivals. The New York Post revealed that the Yankees had offered a competing deal worth $760 million over 16 years, but they were ultimately outbid by the Mets.
With this monumental contract, Soto solidifies his position as one of the most sought-after talents in baseball and elevates the Mets’ ambitions for the coming seasons.
