Brief

City Chief Says Punishment Will Be Decided After Verdict

Ferran Soriano told the press that the club would only know the outcome of the Premier League’s investigation once a final decision is made.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:34:04 GMT

At the end of the Premier League’s Executive Football Committee meeting in Copenhagen, Manchester City chief Ferran Soriano said the club would only learn whether it would face punishment after the final verdict is issued. The statement came as the league’s investigation, which began in 2018, is still ongoing.

Meeting remarks

Soriano, who left the meeting without answering media questions, told the press that the club disagreed with the ruling but remained confident of winning and that it was still fighting. He added: “It’s taken eight years to get here, and it’s going to take a lot more time.” The “eight years” refers to the start of the investigation in 2018.

Other attendees

Other English top‑flight bosses were present, including Manchester United’s chief of international football relations Jean‑Claude Blanc and Everton owner Dan Friedkin, who was also attending in his capacity as owner of Roma.

Allegations and club response

City faces charges of failing to provide full details of former manager Roberto Mancini’s pay between 2009‑10 and 2012‑13, failing to report accurate financial information for nine seasons from 2009, and failing to provide full details of remuneration in contracts with players between 2010‑11 and 2015‑16. The club has denied all breaches. A City spokesperson said the Premier League process remains ongoing and that the club’s position is consistent with its February 2023 statement.

Manager’s comments

Roberto Mancini, now back in charge of Italy, said the matter was “nothing new” and “not my concern.” He added that Manchester City had not been found guilty and that the alleged double contract was the club’s issue, not his.

Key facts

Ferran Soriano said City would learn punishment only after the final verdict (standard.co.uk)
The investigation began in 2018 and is still ongoing (standard.co.uk)
City is charged with failing to provide full details of Mancini’s pay 2009‑10 to 2012‑13 (standard.co.uk)
City denied all breaches and said its position is consistent with its February 2023 statement (standard.co.uk)
Roberto Mancini said the matter was not his concern (standard.co.uk)