"LAFC's Son Heung-Min joined Inter Miami's Lionel Messi as the only MLS players to make over $10 million in annual salary. Son, a summer acquisition by LAFC has guaranteed compensation of $11.2 million, while Messi remains the league's highest paid player at $20.4 million. The figures include just what players make in salary, including any marketing bonus and agent's fees. They do not account for any additional agreements with the team or its affiliates, or for any performance bonuses."
"Messi also benefits from other revenue streams such as his endorsement deal with Adidas and a revenue sharing agreement with league broadcast partner Apple. According to Sportico, Messi stands to earn up to $150 million over the life of the 2½-year contract that was due to expire at the end of this season. Messi, the newly crowned Golden Boot winner in MLS with 29 goals in 28 games, recently signed an extension with Inter Miami that will see him remain in South Florida through the end of the 2028 season."
Lionel Messi is the highest-paid MLS player at $20.4 million annually, while Son Heung-Min has guaranteed compensation of $11.2 million. The MLS Players Association released salary figures that include base salary, marketing bonuses and agent fees but exclude additional team agreements and performance bonuses. Messi benefits from extra revenue streams such as an Adidas endorsement and a revenue-sharing deal with Apple, and could earn up to $150 million over his initial 2½-year contract. Messi won the MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals in 28 games and signed an extension through 2028. Son's LAFC contract runs through 2027 with options to 2029.
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