{"id":31234,"date":"2025-01-17T14:06:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=31234"},"modified":"2025-01-17T14:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:06:20","slug":"biggest-contracts-sporting-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/biggest-contracts-sporting-history\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Biggest Contracts In Sporting History After Erling Haaland Signs Stunning Nine-And-A-Half Year Deal At Manchester City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following the news of Erling Haaland’s staggering new nine-and-a-half year deal with Manchester City, SportsCasting has taken a look at the biggest contracts in sporting history.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Norwegian international put pen to paper on the new deal which will keep him at Manchester City until the summer of 2034.<\/a><\/p>\n

It ended concerns over his future, with just two years left on his previous deal. It is also positive news for City with the looming 130 charges hanging over the club<\/a> with an announcement reportedly expected in March.<\/p>\n

Haaland will see a boost to his \u00a3400,000-a-week wages making it one of the largest contracts in history. The Sun<\/a> have reported that he will receive \u00a3260m across the duration of his contract.<\/p>\n

SportsCasting takes a look at the 10 biggest contracts in sporting history, according to numbers reported from Spanish outlet Marca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 10 Biggest Contracts In Sporting History<\/h2>\n

10. Canelo Alvarez – \u00a3281.9m Five-Year Deal With Dazn<\/h3>\n

It is no surprise to see a boxer<\/a> make the list for the biggest contracts in sporting history.<\/p>\n

Canelo Alvarez<\/a> has received some huge paydays throughout his legendary career. His five-year, 11-fight deal with DAZN between 2018 and 2023 was reportedly worth a staggering \u00a3281.9m – around \u00a356.38m per year.<\/p>\n

His only defeat during the course of that contract was against\u00a0Dmitry Bivol in May 2022.<\/p>\n

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9. Mookie Betts – \u00a3285.8m 12-Year Deal With Los Angeles Dodgers<\/h3>\n

Baseball might not be the biggest sport in the world, but the fact there are four MLB stars in the top 10 shows how massive it is in the United States.<\/p>\n

Mookie Betts signed a 12-year contract in 2021 believed to be worth \u00a3285.8m ($365m). The Los Angeles Dodgers were rewarded with a World Series triumph last year beating the New York Yankees.<\/p>\n

However, success has come at a price, with ESPN<\/a> reporting deferred payments for seven players now exceeding \u00a3783m (($1 billion) for the three-peat West Division champions.<\/p>\n

8. Mike Trout – \u00a3334m 12-Year Deal With Los Angeles Angels<\/h3>\n

The Dodgers aren’t the only Los Angeles MLB side paying big money for their stars.<\/p>\n

Mike Trout makes the list for the biggest contracts in sporting history after signing an 11-year \u00a3334m ($426.5m) deal with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019.<\/p>\n

No championships have come the Angels’ way, but Trout in an 11-time MLB All-Star and a three-time American League MVP – showing why his side were keen to pay him such a luxurious salary.<\/p>\n

7. Karim Benzema – \u00a3335.1m 2-Year Deal with Al-Ittihad<\/h3>\n

Karim Benzema<\/a> is the first of three football stars to make the list for the biggest contracts in sporting history.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman signed a two-year \u00a3335.1m deal when he joined Al-Ittihad in 2023 – with the option of a third year.<\/p>\n

As per the Metro<\/a>, Benzema’s staggering contract is worth around \u00a35.46 per second. The deal showcased the staggering wealth of the Saudi Pro League with a number of big-name stars heading over from Europe’s top leagues.<\/p>\n

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6. Patrick Mahomes – \u00a3393.9m 10-Year Deal With Kansas City Chiefs<\/h3>\n

Patrick Mahomes signed a ten-year extension in 2021 worth \u00a3393.9m ($503m) making him the only NFL player on this list.<\/p>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback will see him remain at the franchise until 2031- when by he will hope he can surpass Tom Brady’s record seven Super Bowl rings.<\/p>\n

Mahomes has already acquired three Super Bowl rings during his career to date.<\/p>\n

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Patrick Mahomes' deal could surpass half a billion dollars: <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb5 10-year extension worth up to $503 million
\ud83d\udcb5 Includes $477m in guarantee mechanisms <\/p>\n

(via @adamschefter<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/b8p3wTIXZo<\/a><\/p>\n

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n