Found guilty this Friday of 114 of the 115 charges brought against him, following breaches of the financial rules of the Premier League, Manchester City is in turmoil. The Cityzen club, which appealed the decision, however, does not intend to give up so easily. In a letter published on the official Skyblues website, President Khaldoon Khalifa Al-Mubarak addressed Mancunian supporters directly to reassure them. “ I have been part of this club for 18 years. I had the privilege of being with you at the Etihad, at Wembley and in Istanbul. This club means a lot to me, and you have shown me time and time again how much Manchester City means to you. This is why I am writing to you todayhe begins in this press release. Following the information relayed by the media, many of you have undoubtedly spent your evening answering questions and messages from your friends, family and colleagues. This was also the case for me. This is what I told my family: The proceedings initiated by the Premier League are still far from over, and our confidence and determination to prove the club’s innocence are just as strong as when this case began. »
“ There are so many things I wish I could share with you to help you understand why we are so confident in our position. But the strict confidentiality of the legal process and our determination to respect it prevent me from doing so at the moment. Even this letter has been subject to several legal checks to ensure that it complies with these rules (…)he continues. Even though some people have rushed to their own conclusions and the noise around us is intense, nothing has changed. We have faced challenges together in the past and emerged victorious. There are still many who wish to undermine the momentum of our club. We will not give them the opportunity. Exciting times await us after this international break. We travel to Anfield in two weeks, then host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium – moments which will give us the opportunity to celebrate the strength of the Manchester City family. Thank you, as always, for your continued support. »
