Patrick Mahomes has signed the largest contract in sporting history after agreeing to a 10-year extension with NFL side Kansas City Chiefs worth $503 million.
The quarterback made history earlier this year by leading the Chiefs to its first Super Bowl title in 50 years, while also being named Most Valuable Player.
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He's been rewarded for his efforts with a mammoth contract that will keep him tied to the Arrowhead Stadium until 2031.
Mahomes' agency Steinberg Sports has claimed the extension will be worth $477 million in guarantees and also includes a no-trade clause.
The Texas Tech alumni will receive $83 million-plus in signing bonuses from 2021 to 2023, with the amount paid rising every year
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Mahomes took to Twitter and addressed the news with the message of: "Here to stay...!"
The 24-year-old joined the roster in 2017 after being drafted at number 10 and impressed immediately, picking up the league's MVP award in 2018.
"Since he joined the Chiefs just a few years ago, Patrick has developed into one of the most prolific athletes in all of sports," Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement per ESPN.
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"With his dynamic play and infectious personality, he is one of the most recognized and beloved figures to put on the Chiefs uniform.
"He's an extraordinary leader and a credit to the Kansas City community, and I'm delighted that he will be a member of the Chiefs for many years to come.''
'Showtime' has smashed the last holder of sports' largest contract by over $70 million.
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Major League Baseball's Mike Trout signed a 12-year deal with LA Angels in 2019 in a deal worth around $430 million.
Trout is an eight-time MLB All-Star and will earn a ridiculous $650,000-a-week over the next decade.
The 'Millville Meteor' has some of the best stats in the sport especially for his age, and is considered a once in a generation talent.
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