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Khadija Shaw signs four-year deal with Manchester City worth £1.6m annually

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Khadija Shaw signs four-year deal with Manchester City worth £1.6m annually

Summary

Khadija Shaw has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, ensuring a minimum annual salary of £1.6 million, exclusive of bonuses. The deal will see her earn a base salary of £1 million, with add-ons potentially taking her earnings above £1.7 million. Shaw’s contract, signed following City's Women’s Super League victory parade, makes her the highest-paid women's footballer globally. Negotiations for her signature had been complicated by financial concerns at City, particularly regarding wage structure. The club faces new Financial Sustainability Regulations, which may affect future financial decisions.

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•Shaw's total annual package could exceed £1.7 million with bonuses.
•She joined Manchester City in 2021 and extended her deal in May 2023.
•City's contract negotiations faced financial structural concerns from the board.
•Shaw contributed to City's FA Cup win, scoring 26 goals this season.

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11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Khadija Shaw will earn at least £1.6m per year at Manchester City: Why the deal is so significant

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Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw’s new four-year contract with Manchester City will see the striker earn a minimum of £1.6million ($2.15m) per year, excluding performance-related bonuses. The deal, signed last Monday, sees Shaw earn a base annual salary of £1m ($1.4m). Guaranteed yearly add-ons will lift it to between £1.6m and £1.7m ($2.3m), according to sources familiar with the matter and documents seen by The Athletic. Shaw’s total yearly package could reach beyond £1.7m if certain performance-related b
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