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NEW YORK (AP) — Kaka has become Major League Soccer's highest-paid player.
The Brazilian attacker is earning a base salary of $6.6 million from Orlando City, according to figures released Monday by the MLS Players Union. Including a prorated share of compensation not specified to a specific year, his total earnings rise to a league-record $7,167,500.
Orlando starts play next season, along with New York City FC, and Kaka is on loan to Sao Paulo in Brazil. The previous MLS high for total earnings was set by David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy at $6.5 million annually during a five-year contract that ended in 2011.
David Villa's salary with NYCFC is listed as $60,000, which would be unusually low. NYCFC teammate Frank Lampard, on loan to Manchester City, is not included on the list.
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