Man City rule breaches not my concern - Mancini

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini dismissed concerns over an alleged "double contract" during his tenure, stating that it "is not my concern" as the issue is "their issue, not mine". The Premier League charged City with 115 breaches of financial rules, including 14 instances of inaccurate player and manager payment details between 2009-10 and 2017-18, during Mancini's three-and-a-half-year tenure.

This period included City's FA Cup victory in 2011 and their first Premier League title in 44 years in 2012. Mancini, now Italy's manager, was questioned during a press conference about the allegations surrounding his remuneration at City. He dismissed the matter, emphasizing that it has been discussed for the past four or five years.

It was previously suggested by German newspaper Der Spiegel that City paid Mancini a significant portion of his compensation through a "fictitious consultancy contract" with Abu Dhabi club Al Jazira, with the payments exceeding his managerial remuneration. An independent panel later found City guilty of all but one count of the allegations, although sanctions have yet to be determined.

Manchester City has indicated that the "Premier League process remains ongoing with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality". Other Premier League clubs have been informed of the decision and are seeking legal advice regarding potential compensation claims.