Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak issues open letter to supporters

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has written an open letter to fans after reports of a damaging Premier League verdict, insisting the club’s position is unchanged and urging calm as the legal process continues.

According to Goal.com, the message followed reports on Friday that, after a four-year investigation into finances between 2009 and 2018, City had been found guilty on 114 of 115 charges. Al Mubarak told supporters the process still has a long way to run and that City remain confident of proving innocence.

He underlined his 18-year association with the club and his experiences at the Etihad, Wembley and Istanbul, then said confidentiality prevents sharing details. He noted the letter was legally checked and urged supporters to read statements issued on Friday and in February 2023.

Amid talk of potential sanctions, including fines, points deductions, title stripping or even expulsion, the chairman said nothing had changed internally. He stressed City had overcome challenges together before and would not allow detractors to derail their momentum.

Former City midfielder Rodri, now with Barcelona, echoed the tone, recalling the 2020 case that ended in a Court of Arbitration for Sport acquittal after an initial adverse finding. He said he believes in the justice system and in the club’s innocence, and that recent successes were deserved.

Looking ahead, Al Mubarak pointed to a trip to Liverpool at Anfield in a fortnight and a Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain at Etihad Stadium as moments for the City family to unite, and he thanked fans for their continued support.

Source: Goal.com

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