Roberto Mancini says allegations surrounding a “double contract” during his time as Manchester City manager are “not my concern” following reports that the club has been found guilty of the majority of the Premier League financial charges against it.
Manchester City were charged by the Premier League with more than 100 alleged breaches of its financial regulations in February 2023 following a four-year investigation.
Among the 115 charges were 14 relating to the alleged failure to provide accurate financial information concerning player and manager remuneration between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
That period includes Mancini’s three-and-a-half-year spell as City manager. The Italian guided the club to the FA Cup in 2011 before delivering their first English top-flight title in 44 years in 2012.
Mancini, now Italy manager, was questioned about allegations concerning his remuneration at Manchester City during a news conference ahead of Monday’s Nations League match against Turkey.
“Found guilty of what?” Mancini said.
“It’s not an issue that concerns me. It’s nothing new because this matter has been discussed for the last four or five years.
“Manchester City has not been found guilty, and the alleged double contract is not my concern. It’s their issue, not mine.”
German publication Der Spiegel previously alleged that a significant portion of Mancini’s compensation was paid through a consultancy agreement involving Abu Dhabi club Al Jazira.
The publication claimed Mancini received more for his consultancy role with Al Jazira than his basic salary as Manchester City manager, excluding bonuses and incentives.
Reports emerged on Friday that an independent panel had found Manchester City guilty on all but one count of the charges brought against the club by the Premier League. The sanctions, however, have yet to be determined. The BBC World Service also reported on September 25 that an independent panel had found City guilty following the investigation into alleged financial-rule breaches.
The Premier League declined to comment on the reports, while Manchester City stressed that proceedings had not concluded.
“The Premier League process remains ongoing with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality,” the club said.
City added that they had respected due process throughout the eight-year process and expected the Premier League to act as an independent and impartial regulator.
Other Premier League clubs are reportedly aware of the panel’s decision and are understood to have sought legal advice over potential compensation claims.
Manchester City were formally referred to an independent commission after the Premier League announced the charges in February 2023.
The commission hearing began behind closed doors in September 2024 and lasted approximately 12 weeks, with the final sanctions yet to be confirmed.
