Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has reportedly warned that the club’s long-running legal battle with the Premier League could continue for years as the fallout from the 115 financial-rule charges intensifies.
Soriano made the comments during a meeting of European football club executives in Copenhagen, where the Manchester City chief reportedly addressed the ongoing case and the growing interest surrounding its outcome.
The Premier League investigation has already lasted about eight years, and Soriano is understood to have told fellow club executives that there is still a long way to go before the matter reaches a final conclusion. (Sky News)..READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
Man City Vows to Continue Fighting
The development comes after reports that an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against the club.
However, the full ruling has not been publicly released, and no punishment has yet been imposed.
Manchester City has continued to maintain its innocence and is expected to appeal the findings. The club’s chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, has also insisted that City remains determined to prove its position as the legal process continues. (Reuters)
Punishment Has Not Been Decided
Despite the reported findings, Manchester City has not yet been handed a sporting punishment.
Possible sanctions under Premier League rules could include a financial penalty, points deduction or, in the most serious scenario, expulsion from the competition.
The timing of any punishment could become another major issue because an appeal is expected to follow any sanction.
Why the Case Could Take Years
The case concerns alleged financial-rule breaches covering several seasons between 2009 and 2018.
The charges include allegations surrounding financial reporting, sponsorship revenue and payments involving players and managers.
City has consistently rejected the allegations and has maintained that the evidence does not establish wrongdoing.
Soriano’s latest comments suggest that the legal dispute could remain a major issue in English football well beyond the current season.
The uncertainty could also have wider consequences for other Premier League clubs, particularly those seeking clarity over potential compensation, league positions and the sporting consequences of any eventual punishment.
For now, Manchester City remains focused on challenging the case, while the Premier League process moves toward its next stages.
With an appeal and separate sanctions process still ahead, the eight-year saga is unlikely to disappear from the headlines anytime soon.
