Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano stunned European football bosses at a secret meeting in Copenhagen by declaring the club will fight their guilty verdict for years to come. Speaking at the European Football Clubs general assembly, Soriano told the room he disagreed with the independent commission’s ruling and remained confident of eventual victory. “It’s taken eight years to get there – and it’s going to take a lot more time,” he said, in what was seen as an implicit confirmation of the findings. The meeting included Premier League rivals Jean-Claude Blanc of Manchester United and Everton’s Dan Friedkin, both present as Soriano made his defiant statement. Top-flight clubs are now pressing for the full written verdict, frustrated that details remain unclear. One club source said the lack of transparency is damaging the league’s reputation. The charges, initially 115 and later increased to 130, relate to alleged breaches of financial rules. City insists the allegations are groundless.
- Soriano addressed the EFC board in Copenhagen
- He confirmed disagreement with the commission’s ruling
- City vows a long-term legal battle
- Premier League clubs demand full disclosure of findings
- Charges relate to 130 financial rule breaches
- Two Prem rivals were present at the meeting
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Source: The Sun
