"I want every Manchester City fan to know that I am here, more than ever"

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Latest news at Manchester City. Pep Guardiola has closed ranks with the Manchester team after an independent committee declared the club responsible for most of the financial infractions investigated by the Premier League. The former coach of the English team has expressed his support for the club, its leaders, players, employees, and fans following the verdict this week.

Pep Guardiola Stands by Manchester City

Guardiola used his message to make it clear that he maintains his bond with Manchester City despite leaving the sidelines at the end of the 2025/26 season. The Catalan coach assured fans that he will continue to support the club during the ongoing process following the committee's decision.

His statement comes after the Premier League made public on September 29 that the independent panel found the accusations related to financial information manipulation over nine seasons to be proven. According to the competition, the club used commercial contracts that inflated its revenues and reduced declared costs by over £900 million between 2009/10 and 2017/18.

The case is not closed yet. Manchester City has rejected the committee's findings and announced its intention to appeal the verdict, so the final penalty has not been determined.

Guardiola wanted to align himself with the club's structure in this scenario. In his message, he mentioned President Khaldoon Al Mubarak, CEO Ferran Soriano, players, staff, and fans as part of the same front in the face of the ongoing procedure.

I want every single @ManCity fan to know I am here; more than ever. I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, staff, Enzo and you, our unique supporters.
Let me be clear: we will get through this together.
I love you all… pic.twitter.com/jmMvwbykqv

— PepTeam (@PepTeam) September 30, 2026

Manchester City's Penalty is Still Pending

The committee's decision now initiates a second phase: determining the penalty that Manchester City will face if the findings are upheld after the appeal. Potential penalties under consideration in the regulations include fines, points deductions, and speculation about broader sporting sanctions.

The number of examined infractions stems from an investigation launched by the Premier League in 2018 and formalized with charges in 2023. The process covers issues related to financial information, commercial contracts, and cooperation with the investigation over several years.

The club's response has been immediate. Ferran Soriano informed leaders of other European clubs this week that Manchester City intends to defend its position and that the legal process may extend over years.

The situation also impacts the debate on Guardiola's legacy in England. The coach led Manchester City from 2016 to 2026, during which they secured six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League in 2023.

Now, the next step belongs to the disciplinary hearing. Manchester City has a deadline to file its appeal, and there is no definitive date yet for the penalty to be announced. In the meantime, Pep Guardiola has chosen to publicly support the club during a legal dispute that will continue.

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