New York. There are no big mistakes in the summer of Philip Forsberg.
He will soon marry love interest Erin – and today he has signed a new eight-year contract with the Nashville Predators worth SEK 714 million.
– No, you don’t have much to complain about at the moment, the 27-year-old told Sportbladet.
It was known a few days ago that the Predator had agreed with its Swedish top scorer to extend the contract, but on Monday it became official and the most important details became known.
Phillip — who played for Tennessee throughout his ten-year NHL career — would stay for eight more years and would receive $8.5 million a season, which translates to a total of $714 million.
Of course it feels great. Erin (Philip’s fiancée, singer Erin Alfie) and I are so happy we can stay in Nashville, he says on the phone from the summer house in Lakesand.
“Very good promotion”
You really want to continue with the predators?
– Yes, that was the goal all along. We are incredibly thriving in Nashville, you know, a very beautiful city. The wait was a little long but it’s really good that it’s ready now. Especially since the club is heading in the right direction. It was also important, I want to be a part of the fight for the Stanley Cup in the future.
Yeah, that sounds pretty crap to me, looks like Ryan McDonagh from Tampa.
– Exactly, it’s a pretty good boost. He played a huge role in Tampa’s success and remains a great defender, even though he is 33 years old.
You can get a very good penny. What will you do with the money?
– Heh, that’s a good question. Of course, you are incredibly lucky to be able to play the sports you love and at the same time get paid very well. But there will be some expense as well, something I’ll probably be able to bring up…
How was the summer otherwise?
– Fantastically cool. It feels like we’ve been all over the world and experienced an incredible amount. But the best remains.
He will get married this summer
By hard training you mean?
– No, you train hard all the time. There will be a wedding soon.
Ah, you and Erin are getting married?
– Yes, the wedding will take place in France very soon.
It doesn’t look like there are big bugs this summer…
– No, you don’t have much to complain about.