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What's a 'Bosman ruling'?
While not directly about Vinicius Junior, player contracts and their expiry are crucial. The Bosman ruling in 1995 allows players to move to another club for free once their contract ends. This gives players significant power in negotiations, as their current club risks losing them for nothing if they don't agree to new terms, like Vinicius's situation at Real Madrid.
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