Premier League executives want Manchester City investigated for seasons after 2018
An increasing number of English football executives are urging the Premier League to investigate Manchester City’s finances after 2018, according to The Independent. The club was found guilty of 114 of 115 alleged breaches relating to 2009–18 and is appealing; executives are questioning whether the alleged use of disguised owner funding continued beyond that period.
Bottom line — The Premier League’s current case concerns 2009–18; any further inquiry would add another contested process.
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The Independent says the commission found City and Abu Dhabi-based sponsors were related parties, a point executives cite in arguing for further scrutiny.
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The initial investigation followed emails published by Der Spiegel in 2018, covering 2009–18.
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Executives are divided: some say the current verdict and sanctions may be enough; others argue that post-2018 deals deserve examination, The Independent reports.
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The Independent says there are concerns a new investigation could take another half-decade or longer.
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Manchester City continues to deny wrongdoing and is appealing the current verdict.