Kansas City Royals introduced Patrick Mahomes as their new partner at the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season. The KC Chiefs quarterback and Super Bowl MVP joins the franchise owners table to become a fundamental part of a project that seeks to bring the franchise to the top of the majors.
The news was released on social networks with a statement where they make it clear that the arrival of Mahomes is not simply that he is one of the players they love most in the city, but that there is also a link between the Chiefs star and the ' king of sports' as his father played for the franchise for more than 10 seasons.
John Sherman, president, CEO and top investor explained in the statement that they are happy for the incorporation of Mahomes to the group of owners for what he represents on and off the court, despite having little time as a professional NFL player. . Patrick joins the Royals after signing a $ 500 million contract, an amount he will receive over the 10-year contract, making him the first to receive such a contract in the entire NFL.
Welcome to the #Royals family, @PatrickMahomes! #AlwaysRoyal pic.twitter.com/mRJE0sgzMl
- Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 28, 2020"We are very proud and excited to have Patrick as our partner in the franchise owning group," said Jon Sherman, President and CEO, and chief owner. "Along with the rest of Kansas City, I have seen Patrick compete and become an extraordinary leader, both on and off the field."
The Chiefs QB was happy to join the project of a team where his father was part of 11 seasons and where, in addition, he will be able to contribute his winning mentality that led him to win a Super Bowl in his third season with the KC team. "I am honored to be a co-owner of the KC Royals," said Patrick Mahomes. "I love this city and the people of this great town. This opportunity allows me to deepen my roots in this community, which is something I am excited to do."