Rodri explains his stance over financial charges facing Man City despite reported guilty verdict

Rodri has publicly defended Manchester City following reports that an independent commission found the Premier League champions guilty of almost all the financial charges brought against them.

The former City midfielder, who left the Etihad earlier this year, insists he still trusts the club’s version of events. His comments come at a hugely significant moment, with reports claiming City were found guilty on 114 of the original 115 charges.

The full ruling has not yet been published and City are expected to appeal, meaning the legal process is far from finished.

Rodri continues to back Man City

Speaking before Spain’s Nations League fixture against England, Rodri made his position clear.

He said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano:

“The club always press their confidence that they never did something wrong and we believe that”.

“Until the moment they’re proven wrong, we will believe the club. I’ve been there, I know how they work and cooperate”.

The Guardian also reported that Rodri pointed to City’s successful 2020 appeal against UEFA sanctions as one reason he remains cautious about drawing conclusions before every legal avenue has been exhausted.

City have consistently denied wrongdoing. Their response to the latest reports has stressed that “significant elements” of their dispute with the Premier League remain unresolved.

The allegations cover financial reporting, sponsorship income, player and manager remuneration, profitability rules and cooperation with the league’s investigation.