Manchester City Chairman Breaks Silence On Premier League Case And Reaffirms Club’s Confidence In Proving Its Innocence
Manchester City chairman has addressed supporters following recent media reports surrounding the club’s ongoing Premier League process, telling fans that the club remains confident in its position and determined to prove its innocence.
In a message to Manchester City supporters, the chairman reflected on his 18 years with the club and the significance of the relationship between the team and its fans.
He said he had been privileged to stand alongside supporters at the Etihad Stadium, Wembley and in Istanbul, stressing that Manchester City “matters” to him and that supporters had repeatedly demonstrated how much the club matters to them.
The chairman acknowledged that Friday’s media reports had resulted in many supporters facing questions from friends, family and colleagues about the Premier League process.
He said he had faced similar questions within his own family and explained that his message remained clear: the Premier League process still has a long way to run, while Manchester City’s confidence and determination to prove the club’s innocence remain as strong as when the case began.
The chairman also explained that there are aspects of the case he would like to share with supporters in order to explain why the club remains confident about its position.
However, he said the strict confidentiality surrounding the legal process prevents the club from discussing certain matters publicly at this stage.
He added that even his letter to supporters had undergone several legal checks to ensure that it complied with the requirements surrounding the ongoing proceedings.
Manchester City has urged supporters to carefully consider the club’s previous statements on the matter, including the statement issued in February 2023, saying that the club’s position remains unchanged.
The club stated that the Premier League process is still ongoing, with significant elements yet to be completed, and remains subject to strict confidentiality.
Manchester City also reiterated its position that it has respected due process throughout the eight-year process on the basis that the Premier League Board and Executive would operate as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence.
The chairman’s message comes as Manchester City continues to await the completion of the Premier League process, with the club maintaining that it will continue to defend its position through the established legal and regulatory procedures.
