Pep Guardiola firmly backs Manchester City despite the scandal
In a message posted on social media, Pep Guardiola, 55, reaffirmed his attachment to Manchester City, stating that he is “more than ever” alongside chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, director Ferran Soriano and coach Enzo Maresca, while the judicial verdict on the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons continues to make headlines.
A public support for the hierarchy
The Catalan coach publicly renewed his confidence in Khaldoon Al Mubarak, club chairman, as well as Ferran Soriano, chief executive. He also praised the current coach Enzo Maresca and the whole squad. In his message, he said: “I want every Manchester City supporter to know that I am here, more than ever. I support, I have always supported and I will always support my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, the staff, Enzo and you, exceptional supporters.” Man, the community, remains united despite the looming trouble.
He concluded by stating that “we will overcome this ordeal together”, thus reaffirming his unwavering attachment to the club.
The judicial verdict that sheds light on the scandal
Manchester City's “Schuldspruch” has dominated headlines for several days, concerning the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons. Although Guardiola's tenure is not directly implicated, the judgment calls into question the financial transparency of the successes achieved during those years.
Guardiola backs Manchester City as financial scandal looms
From 2016 to last summer, Pep Guardiola, then 55, managed the Sky Blues for 593 matches, accumulating a ratio of 2.27 points per game and winning 20 trophies. Under his leadership, the club spent over two billion euros on the transfer market.
Since his departure, he has held the role of the club's global ambassador. Manchester City claims to have “irrefutable evidence” and plans to lodge an appeal against the decision before Friday.
Guardiola backs Manchester City after financial ruling
By lending his voice at the heart of the storm, Guardiola seeks to preserve the legacy of his ten-year reign at the Etihad Stadium and reassure the Skyblue community.