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What's a wage structure?

A wage structure is how a club organises player salaries, usually based on factors like experience, performance, and importance to the team. Offering Vinicius Junior significantly more than current top earners like Declan Rice could disrupt Arsenal's established system, potentially leading to discontent among other players who might feel undervalued compared to the new arrival.

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