Ferrán Soriano, Manchester City’s chief executive, is reportedly grappling with the aftermath of the club’s guilty verdict on 115 breaches of Premier League rules. The shocking findings from an independent commission exposed the use of bogus sponsorship agreements totalling around £900 million.
The club has already submitted an appeal. Meanwhile, The Telegraph has shared the sentiments of Manchester City staff as they prepare for Sunday’s crucial clash against Liverpool at Anfield.
What shocked me the most was the language the commission used to describe the club's behaviour. We waited a long time for the outcome of these allegations, and numerous thoughts went through my mind. But I never expected anything like this. I’m still a bit in shock from the harshness of the commission’s words. That’s what has really bothered me.
I’m not one to worry easily, but this is hard to ignore. We’re all discussing it. It’s very difficult not to listen to what’s being said and written.
Many personnel have refrained from commenting further until the process concludes, expressing their trust in chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.
Amidst the scandal, there is some positive news. According to the Daily Mail, Pep Guardiola is set to return to the Etihad Stadium to support the team during their Champions League fixture against PSG. The former manager, who stepped aside for Enzo Maresca last summer, initially had reservations about attending but has chosen to stand in solidarity with the club during this challenging period.
