MLB, Juan Soto makes history: 765 million for 15 years

At the signing, there would be a $75 million bonus

According to reports from ESPN, Juan Soto has reached a truly princely deal with the New York Mets, one of MLB’s most prestigious franchises. The 26-year-old Dominican outfielder will receiveà a whopping $756 million over 15 years. In fact, the mostù onerous sports contract in history.

Beaten, in fact, the previous record of the Dodgers who, to secure Shohei Ohtani for 10 years, put $700 million on the plate. Juan Soto, at the age of 26, will become, therefore, the highest paid ever. It should be remembered that Juan Soto himself, in 2022, had rejected a proposal from the Washington Nationals of 440 million, also for 15 years.

Washington Nationals who are the franchise that scouted him in the Dominican Republic and put him under contract at age 19. In seven MLB seasons, wearing the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees jerseys, the Dominican has è established himself as one of the brightest stars in the entire MLB.

Now he will try to make the fortunes of the New York Mets who, to get him, have literally swooned, certain that, with his talent, they can make it to the World Series. Upon signing the contract, Juan Soto is already expected to collect $75 million.