How Bunny Shaw became a symbol of Manchester City’s bold era
Manchester City reshaped its financial architecture to make Bunny Shaw one of the highest-paid female footballers in the world, according to Sky Sport. The move altered the club’s pay scale around one player and was described as a previously unthinkable decision that reflected a more ambitious approach.
Manchester City reshaped its financial architecture to sign Bunny Shaw as one of the highest-paid female footballers in the world, according to Sky Sport.
The decision changed the club’s pay scale around one player. Sky Sport described the move as unusually bold and said many had believed Manchester City would not take that approach.
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