In an extraordinary turn of events in the world of sports, Spanish golfer Jon Rahm, known for his prowess on the greens, has reportedly become the world’s highest-paid athlete. Rahm, the Masters champion, has signed a groundbreaking deal with LIV Golf, valued at an astonishing £400 million ($500 million), surpassing some of the biggest names in sports.
- RELATED: Billie Eilish Loses Followers on Instagram After Openly Discussing Her Sexuality
- RELATED: Cardi B and Her Husband Offset Unfollow Each Other on Instagram
- RELATED: Adult Film Actress Sophie Anderson Passes Away at 36
- RELATED: Lupita Nyong’o Spotted Spending Time with Joshua Jackson After Split
This deal marks a significant shift in the golfing landscape, with Rahm choosing the lucrative LIV Golf over staying with the PGA Tour. His decision comes despite other high-profile players like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods reportedly turning down massive offers from the Saudi-backed circuit to remain with PGA. Rahm’s deal has propelled him past sports icons such as LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Roger Federer, and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of earnings.
While Rahm has been discreet about the exact financial details of his contract, emphasizing his desire to keep these matters private, he acknowledges the attractiveness of the offer from LIV Golf. “It’s not an easy decision,” Rahm stated, pointing out that LIV Golf presented several enticing aspects that influenced his decision.
One of the appealing factors for Rahm in joining LIV Golf is the opportunity to be part of a team, an aspect he deeply values and finds rare in professional golf. “Being part of a team has been something that’s really big for me throughout my career,” Rahm said. “As a pro, you don’t have that chance very often. It is something that is very fun to play, for something that is more than just yourself.”
- RELATED: Who Is Niall Horan’s Girlfriend? Meet Amelia Woolley
- RELATED; Who is Shane Gillis’ Girlfriend? His Relationship History Explored
- RELATED: Who Is Austin Reaves’ Girlfriend? Meet Jenna Barber
- RELATED: Who Is Bobby Flay’s Girlfriend? Meet Christina Pérez
Following Rahm on the list of highest-paid athletes is Cristiano Ronaldo, whose contract with Al-Nassr is reported by Forbes to be around £136 million a year, though other sources suggest it might be closer to £175 million. Lionel Messi trails slightly behind Ronaldo with £130 million, followed by PSG’s Kylian Mbappe at £120 million. NBA legend LeBron James rounds out the top five with his £119.5 million deal with the LA Lakers.
