World record $700m contract for baseball star Shohei Ohtani

By Mauricio Alencar Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers have smashed a world record by handing a $700m contract to Shohei Ohtani. The total value of Ohtani’s lucrative deal is believed to be bigger than any other sporting contract in history. The 29-year old Japanese baseball sensation left the Los Angeles Angels as a free agent after six years. His contract with the Dodgers will expire in 2033. The second highest earner in baseball is the Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout, whose contract is valued at around $425m. Ohtani’s mega contract beats Cristiano Ronaldo’s blockbuster deal at Al Na…

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