Pelle Larsson extends Miami Heat
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Pelle Larsson extends Miami Heat contract in NBA, set for major pay rise

Swedish basketball player Pelle Larsson has extended his contract with the Miami Heat, the NBA club confirms on its website. He will receive a hefty salary increase.

Miami is not releasing any details about the contract, but according to a press release from his Swedish agency, last week's media reports were correct about a salary equivalent to 590 million kronor over four years.

"It feels great that it's over. Now I can go back to focusing on what I'm doing here right now - preparing for the season. I hope that in some way I can be a role model for young people back home, that they dare to dream and see that it actually works," says 25-year-old Larsson.

This is a substantial increase from the rookie contract Larsson previously had, which was worth 53 million kronor over three years.

According to the agency, he will be one of Sweden's highest-paid athletes.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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