Man City: Pep Guardiola issues 54-word statement on FFP guilty verdict – ‘let me be clear’

Ex-Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has finally commented on the guilty FFP verdict, and he has sided with his former club.

On Tuesday evening, the Premier League confirmed that Man City have been found guilty on almost all of their FFP charges.

Man City continue to insist on their innocence and will appeal the initial verdict, though it remains to be seen whether they can overturn the independent comission’s judgement.

The Premier League side face immense sanctions if they cannot prove their innocence, with their potential punishments ranging from a fine to being stripped of their titles.

Therefore, it is looking really bad for Man City, and this process at least places a rather large asterisk over Guardiola’s time at the club.

Before leaving Man City in the summer, Guardiola publicly backed the club on multiple occassions, and he has continued to do so.

On Wednesday afternoon, Guardiola backed Man City and insisted that they ‘will get through this together’.

Guardiola said in a statement on X: ‘I want every single Man City fan to know I am here; more than ever. I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, staff, Enzo and you, our unique supporters.

‘Let me be clear: we will get through this together.

‘I love you all.’

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