Roberto Mancini says double contract at Man City is not his concern

Roberto Mancini, now Italy coach, appeared to acknowledge a “double contract” from his time at Manchester City, but insisted the matter does not concern him as the club faces a massive financial case.

Charges against Manchester City

The Premier League has lodged 115 charges against Manchester City, including 54 for failing to provide accurate and up‑to‑date financial information between 2009‑10 and 2018, 14 for inaccurate player and manager payment reports, five for breaching UEFA regulations, seven for violating the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules from 2015‑18, and 35 for not cooperating with investigations from 2018‑2023.

An independent panel has upheld nearly all of the more than 100 breaches, confirming the club’s alleged financial misconduct.

Mancini’s contract allegations

Der Spiegel published evidence in 2018 that Mancini doubled his base salary of £1.45m while advising a club in Abu Dhabi, suggesting a “double contract” arrangement.

During his spell from December 2009 to May 2013, Mancini led Manchester City to its first Premier League title in 44 years in the 2011‑12 season and added an FA Cup triumph in 2011, achievements that came after the Abu Dhabi ruling family bought the club in 2008.

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He was dismissed days after a shock loss to Wigan in the FA Cup final in 2013, and today he faces questions about that remuneration at an Italy news conference in Turkey ahead of a Nations League match.

When asked about the alleged double contract, Mancini said, “It’s not a problem that concerns me… Manchester City is not guilty and the fact of having a double contract isn’t my problem but theirs, probably.”

Manchester City, the Carabao Cup holders, have consistently denied any wrongdoing. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak wrote to fans on Saturday reaffirming the club’s confidence in proving its innocence, describing the Premier League process as still ongoing.

What the club now faces is a protracted legal battle that could result in sanctions once the Premier League finalises its investigation.