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Manchester United have reportedly introduced a wage cap of £2000,000 a week to prevent players from earning ‘significantly more’ that their teammates. The decision comes after Cristiano Ronaldo, who was earning £500,000 a week, terminated his contract at the club after causing controversy behind the scenes and in the public eye.

Last season, United were a fractured squad, and their performances evidenced that. Reports of changing ground quarrels and unhappiness broke on a weekly basis, with the finger pointed at several individuals.

Since his arrival in the Old Trafford dugout, Ten Hag has taken steps to build a unified team that has respect for one another and the club’s hierarchy. According to the Daily Mail, the Dutchman, along with chief executive Richard Arnold, has decided to take the next step in avoiding a ‘culture of dressing-room jealousy’ by introducing a wage cap.

Several players are set to be affected by the new rule, with goalkeeper David de Gea the first to be immediately impacted. The Spain international is currently negotiating a contract extension at the Theatre of Dreams, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season – with United having a one-year option.

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