Mancini Distances Himself from Manchester City Verdict: ‘Their Problem, Not Mine’

Roberto Mancini rejects any implication that Manchester City's guilty verdict reflects on him. He disputes the outcome and distances himself from allegations concerning his own contract.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference before Italy's Nations League match against Turkiye, the national team coach stated, "I don’t think Manchester City were found guilty, quite the opposite. It’s not a problem that concerns me, and it isn’t anything new. Manchester City are not guilty, and on the double contract it isn’t my problem, theirs if anything."

The case directly involves Mancini, as his name appears in the charges. City were found guilty of 114 out of 115 alleged financial breaches between 2009 and 2018, a period encompassing Mancini's four years as manager. Reports suggest allegations include off-the-books payments to Mancini and a secondary contract that would have more than doubled his pay. This alleged side agreement with an Abu Dhabi club, also owned by Sheikh Mansour, was reportedly worth €2.03 million for at least four days of consultancy annually. The structure is claimed to have been designed to bypass UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules and Premier League regulations. Both Manchester City and Mancini deny these accusations. The club is expected to appeal, with potential sanctions still to be decided.

English Translation:

Roberto Mancini rejects any implication that Manchester City's guilty verdict reflects on him. He disputes the outcome and distances himself from allegations concerning his own contract.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference before Italy's Nations League match against Turkiye, the national team coach stated, "I don’t think Manchester City were found guilty, quite the opposite. It’s not a problem that concerns me, and it isn’t anything new. Manchester City are not guilty, and on the double contract it isn’t my problem, theirs if anything."

The case directly involves Mancini, as his name appears in the charges. City were found guilty of 114 out of 115 alleged financial breaches between 2009 and 2018, a period encompassing Mancini's four years as manager. Reports suggest allegations include off-the-books payments to Mancini and a secondary contract that would have more than doubled his pay. This alleged side agreement with an Abu Dhabi club, also owned by Sheikh Mansour, was reportedly worth €2.03 million for at least four days of consultancy annually. The structure is claimed to have been designed to bypass UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules and Premier League regulations. Both Manchester City and Mancini deny these accusations. The club is expected to appeal, with potential sanctions still to be decided.