Mancini says 'double contract' during Man City tenure 'not my concern'

Roberto Mancini, the former Manchester City manager, has dismissed speculation about a "double contract" he allegedly held during his tenure at the Premier League club. The Italian, who led City to their first top-flight title in over four decades in 2012, was reportedly earning more than his base salary while also serving as a consultant for the Abu Dhabi-based club Al Jazira, owned by Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, City's majority owner. The alleged dual role came to light in 2018 when German magazine Der Spiegel reported the news.

Mancini, now Italy's manager, addressed the matter at a press conference before a recent Nations League match against Turkey. He firmly stated that the issue is not one he finds concerning and has been a recurring topic for several years. Mancini emphasized that Manchester City is not guilty and that the dual contract issue is their problem, not his. City has maintained their innocence, with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak expressing confidence in their ability to prove their innocence.