The Kansas City Chiefs wanted to make sure they kept Patrick Mahomes as long as possible.

Now they have it with them until 2031.

“Since joining the Chiefs just a few years ago, Patrick has become one of the most prolific athletes in all of sports,” Chiefs President Clark Hunt said of the quarterback who led to their first championship in 50 years.

“With his dynamic play and endearing personality, he is one of the most recognized and beloved figures to wear a Chiefs uniform. He is an extraordinary leader and a boon to the Kansas City community. I’m glad he’s going to be a member of the Chiefs for many years. »

The 24-year-old’s contract covered the next two seasons.

“I’m here to stay,” Mahomes wrote on Twitter.

Mahomes agreed to a 10-year contract extension worth $503 million according to his agency, Steinberg Sports.

The contract has a value of 477 million in guarantee mechanisms; there is a no-exchange clause as well as an exit clause, if the guarantee mechanisms are not reached.

This is the richest contract in sports history, surpassing Mike Trout’s $426.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.

The Chiefs had already validated the fifth year option on his pact. Mahomes was scheduled to make $825,000 in the final year of his rookie contract this season.

General manager Brett Veach said this deal has been a priority for some time.

“His abilities are so rare,” Veach said. We will continue to do everything we can to surround him with talent, and this agreement gives us more flexibility to do so. It is obviously an integral part of our success. »

Mahomes threw touchdown passes on back-to-back final-quarter drives at the Super Bowl, leading the Chiefs to their first title in 50 years, the first for coach Andy Reid. This performance earned Mahomes the title of Most Valuable Player of the big game.

« Il est un leader naturel et il est toujours en train de travailler. Que ce soit sur le terrain, dans la salle de musculation ou en regardant du vidéo, il veut être le meilleur, a déclaré Reid. C’est un compétiteur et ses coéquipiers se nourrissent de son énergie. »

Mahomes montre une fiche de 24-7 comme quart partant, avec 76 touchés et seulement 18 interceptions.