Lionel Messi has maintained his position as the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer for the third consecutive year, with an annual compensation of $20,446,667. This figure surpasses the total payroll of 21 MLS teams. Messi's base salary is $12 million, as reported by the Major League Soccer Players Association, and includes his MLS contract, marketing bonuses, and agent fees. The average guaranteed compensation for MLS players has risen by 9.2% to $649,120, reflecting a growing compensation trend within the league.
Lionel Messi continues to dominate Major League Soccer as the highest-paid player for the third consecutive year, earning a staggering $20,446,667 annually.
Messi's base salary of $12 million is just a portion of his total compensation, which includes marketing bonuses and agent fees, reflecting his massive influence on the league.
The release of MLS salaries shows an overall increase, with the average player guaranteed compensation rising by 9.2% to $649,120, demonstrating a positive trend for league players.
With a record payroll of $46.8 million, Inter Miami leads the league, with Messi’s presence significantly elevating the financial landscape of Major League Soccer.
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