Joe Hart backs Man City as Khaldoon Al Mubarak pledges confidence

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, now 39, spoke on BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Monday Night Club on 28 Sep 2026, saying he trusts chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and doubts the club will be found guilty of the Premier League charges that have loomed over the team.

Hart’s career and cautious voice

Hart spent twelve seasons with Manchester City, making 348 appearances and featuring in the club’s first two Premier League‑winning sides. His long service makes him one of the most capped former City players. Yet, apart from Hart, barely any ex‑City squad members have spoken publicly about the ongoing investigation. The original report listed View 2 Images.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Monday Night Club, Hart said he had listened to “every rabbit hole, every wormhole, every discussion” but felt no reason to doubt Khaldoon Al Mubarak. “I loved how he spoke. I loved the letter because that was from someone who cared about the club,” he added.

Club’s legal stance and confidence

Abu Dhabi Executive Council member Khaldoon Al Mubarak responded to Friday’s reporting, declaring, “OUR confidence and intent in proving the Club’s innocence is just as strong as when this began.” The comments were published by Sport writer Matthew Abbott, a Sports Writer for the outlet. He reiterated that the Premier League process still has a long way to run.

Al Mubarak also wrote an open letter to Manchester City supporters over the weekend, stressing that strict legal confidentiality prevents him from sharing further details. He noted that the letter underwent several legal checks to ensure compliance.

Hart expressed that, should Manchester City be found guilty, he still believes the verdict will not materialise because of Khaldoon’s assurances. “I’m very confident and very, very calm,” he said, adding that his pride in what he achieved with the team remains unchanged. MAN and CITY fans have expressed relief at Hart’s reassurance.

The former goalkeeper summed up his career by stating, “I lined up 11 v 11, won some games, lost some games, drew some games, shook hands and walked off. I know what I did, I know what we did, and it never felt like scheming or plotting.”