RismadarVoice Reporters
September 26, 2026
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has assured supporters that the club remains confident of defending itself against the Premier League’s financial charges despite reports of adverse findings by an independent commission.
Al Mubarak gave the assurance in an open letter to supporters on Saturday, amid continuing uncertainty surrounding the long-running financial case.
Reports have claimed that the independent commission found City guilty of 114 of the 115 alleged breaches. However, the Premier League process remains ongoing, sanctions have not been publicly determined, and the club has indicated that it intends to challenge any adverse findings.
Al Mubarak, who has been associated with City for 18 years, acknowledged concerns among supporters but maintained that the club’s position had not changed.
“Here’s what I said to my family: The Premier League process still has a long way to run, and our confidence and intent in proving the Club’s innocence is just as strong as when this began,” he said.
The chairman said City would like to provide supporters with further details explaining the basis of its confidence but was constrained by confidentiality requirements surrounding the proceedings.
“There are so many things that I would like to be able to share with you to help you understand why we feel so confident in our position,” Al Mubarak said.
“But the strict confidentiality of the legal process and our determination to respect it means I cannot do that at the moment. Even this letter underwent several legal checks to make sure it complies.”
He urged supporters to carefully consider statements previously issued by the club, including its response when the Premier League referred the case to an independent commission in February 2023.
City said on Friday that the process remained ongoing, with “significant elements” still to be completed under strict confidentiality.
The club has consistently denied wrongdoing and maintained that it has respected due process throughout the proceedings.
The Premier League charges concern alleged breaches covering the period between the 2009/10 and 2017/18 seasons.
They include allegations relating to the accuracy of financial information supplied by the club, payments to players and managers, financial regulations and City’s cooperation with the Premier League investigation.
The investigation followed allegations concerning the club’s finances that emerged in 2018.
City previously faced separate UEFA Financial Fair Play sanctions in 2020, when European football’s governing body imposed a two-season ban from its competitions and a €30 million fine.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport subsequently overturned the European ban and reduced the fine to €10 million.
Addressing the latest controversy, Al Mubarak said City would remain focused despite the speculation surrounding the case.
“While some people have been quick to reach their own conclusions, and there is so much noise swirling around us, nothing has changed,” he said.
“We have faced challenges together before and have prevailed. There remain many who want to undermine the momentum of our Club. We will not give them that opportunity.”
Al Mubarak also turned attention to City’s forthcoming fixtures, including a Premier League trip to Anfield and a Champions League meeting with Paris Saint-Germain following the international break.
Any findings against City would not, by themselves, determine the eventual sanction. The outcome would depend on the applicable Premier League process and any subsequent challenge or appeal.
Al Mubarak concluded his message by thanking supporters for their continued backing.
“Thank you, as always, for your constant support,” he said.
