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How do football contracts work?
Football contracts, like Vinícius Júnior's, are legally binding agreements between a player and a club, covering salary, bonuses, and contract length. They ensure a player's commitment to the club for a set period, and clubs often offer new deals, like Real Madrid's to Vinícius, to extend a player's stay and prevent them from leaving for free when their current contract expires.
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