Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has reaffirmed the club’s determination to challenge the Premier League charges against them, warning that the long-running legal dispute could continue for several more years.
Soriano addressed fellow European club executives during a meeting of the European Football Clubs (EFC) board in Copenhagen on Monday, September 28, where he reportedly spoke about the latest developments in the case.
Manchester City were recently reported to have been found guilty of the vast majority of 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations. However, the process remains ongoing, with the club expected to appeal the findings. The Premier League has not publicly released the full judgment because of confidentiality requirements.
Soriano reportedly told the meeting that City strongly disagrees with the independent commission’s decision and remains committed to fighting the case through the available legal processes.
“It has already taken eight years and will take a lot more time,” Soriano was reported to have said, highlighting the length of the dispute.
The Premier League’s investigation into the club began in 2018, while City were formally referred to an independent commission in 2023 following a four-year investigation. The allegations relate to financial reporting and other regulatory matters covering several seasons.
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has also maintained the club’s position, saying the club remains confident in its ability to prove its innocence as the process continues.
