The claimed contract value ranks alongside the amounts claimed by LeBron James and Lionel Messi
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the second inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, USA on August 23, 2023. – Reuters
Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese professional baseball player, has signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers, making it the most expensive contract in sports history, the ` reported.
With the largest contract in the history of US Major League Baseball (MLB), Ohtani is now one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.
The contract's claimed value is on par with, or even exceeds, the amounts made by legendary players such as basketball player LeBron James and soccer player Lionel Messi.
In a statement posted on Instagram, Ohtani said the Angels will be “forever in my heart” and added: “Until the last day of my playing career, I want to continue to strive forward not only for the Dodgers, but also for the baseball world. “.”
The 29-year-old designated hitter, considered one of the best in baseball, was the most sought-after target, and his move to the Dodgers followed weeks of speculation about his future.
A major bidding war for his signing began when Ohtani, also known as “Showtime,” decided to leave the Los Angeles Angels as a free agent after his contract expired following a six-year stay, the ` reported.
As soon as Ohtani's latest move was announced, prominent fans from the sports world posted their reactions online.
Enrique Hernandez of the Red Sox wrote on
Former NFL legend JJ Watt was almost at a loss for words.
Meanwhile, NL Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II had no words at all, just emojis.
Magic Johnson, a legendary Los Angeles athlete who owns part of the Dodgers, was pleased with Ohtani's decision to join the team.
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