In a stunning and emotionally charged revelation, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has pledged his immediate departure from the club if they are found guilty of the 115 Premier League financial charges levelled against them.
The bombshell announcement came during a tense press conference ahead of City's crucial title clash with Arsenal, shifting the focus from the pitch to the boardroom.
"I Will Not Be a Liar" - Guardiola's Emotional Ultimatum
Guardiola, who has previously defended the club vehemently, made his position unequivocally clear. "I will not be a liar to you. If we are guilty, I will be gone. The day after, I am not here anymore," he declared, leaving no room for ambiguity.
His statement serves as the most definitive response yet to the protracted investigation into alleged financial breaches spanning from 2009 to 2018. The Catalan boss passionately reiterated his belief in the club's innocence, stating he has seen unseen evidence that convinces him they have been "unfairly accused."
The Shadow Over the Title Race
The timing of these comments adds a dramatic layer to this weekend's mammoth Premier League fixture against title rivals Arsenal. The match is being billed as a potential title decider, but Guardiola's words have cast a long shadow over the entire club's future.
He admitted the charges are a persistent nuisance, saying, "It's a waste of time, it's a waste of time. Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait. After that, what's going to happen is going to happen."
Backing the Club to the End
Despite his ultimatum, Guardiola's current stance is one of absolute defiance and support for the Manchester City hierarchy. He expressed his full trust in chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and the club's lawyers, confirming he would stand by the club unless proven otherwise.
This public vow puts immense pressure on the ongoing Premier League process and marks a pivotal moment in Guardiola's storied reign at the Etihad, where he has delivered five Premier League titles and a historic Treble.
