Manchester City's legal battle with the Premier League over alleged financial breaches could drag on for another year, according to reports. The Independent has claimed that the three independent judges have yet to reach a decision, and no one outside a small circle knows when an outcome might be announced.
City were charged with breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, as well as failing to cooperate with the Premier League's investigation. The club has consistently denied wrongdoing, and while the case is often referred to as involving 115 charges, it is believed there could be up to 130 potential breaches.
An independent panel heard arguments from both sides from September 16 to December 6, 2024. Initial expectations of a verdict by February 2025 have not materialised, and both sides are expected to appeal any unfavourable decision. Pep Guardiola had suggested a resolution might come in March, but no outcome was announced. Premier League chief Richard Masters declined to provide an update, citing confidentiality.
The report indicates frustration at the highest levels of the Premier League over the delays, though neither party can speed up the process. Meanwhile, City's net spending since December 2024 has exceeded £500 million, a figure that has reportedly exasperated several other clubs.
Guardiola, when asked about the situation, admitted he has no information on when a verdict might come. "It's the same question I ask to you; I don't know," he said. "Maybe you have better info than me! You don't have? Neither. I would love to have it but I don't know."
