Guardiola trusts Man City leadership over 115 financial charges

Pep Guardiola has voiced his confidence in Manchester City's leadership amidst the ongoing 115 financial charges leveled against the club. The manager, who recently announced his departure after a decade at the helm, addressed the long-running investigation into alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations spanning from 2009 to 2018.

"I trust them. I spoke with them and trust how they behave and how they did," Guardiola stated, referring to the club's management. The Premier League initiated the charges in February 2023, following a four-year inquiry. Manchester City has consistently refuted all allegations, asserting that they possess "irrefutable evidence" to substantiate their defense.

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I trust them. I spoke with them and trust how they behave and how they did.

Guardiola, who took charge in 2016, acknowledged that his tenure overlapped with the latter part of the investigated period. However, he emphasized that many of the current coaching staff and players were not part of the club during those years. "There will be a resolution, but nobody from the staff, the backroom staff or mainly the players and the manager was here," he added.

During his highly successful decade, Guardiola has led Manchester City to 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles. Speculation surrounding the financial charges continues, yet an independent commission has yet to deliver its final verdict more than three years after the case commenced. Guardiola is expected to remain connected to the club as an ambassador for the City Football Group after stepping down from his managerial role, and plans to take a break from coaching before considering his next career move.

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There will be a resolution, but nobody from the staff, the backroom staff or mainly the players and the manager was here.