Guardiola says he’s staying ’behind my club’ Manchester City despite bombshell charges
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has publicly pledged his loyalty to the club following a report detailing dozens of financial violations. Despite the severity of the scandal, Guardiola stated he remains committed to the team, its staff, and its supporters.
Why it matters
This represents a major crisis for one of the world's most successful football clubs, potentially impacting its legacy and future in the English Premier League.
Pep Guardiola says he’s staying “behind my club”, Manchester City, after it was found guilty of dozens of financial violations during his coaching tenure in what is widely viewed as the biggest scandal in English soccer history.
While he was in charge from 2016-26, Guardiola's expensively assembled team won six Premier Leagues, the 2023 Champions League and three FA Cups among other trophies.
In his first public comment since an independent panel published its bombshell report on Tuesday (September 29), Guardiola wrote on social media Wednesday that he backs the club.
“I want every single Man City fan to know I am here; more than ever. I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, staff, Enzo and you, our unique supporters. Let me be clear: we will get through this together,” Guardiola wrote on X. “I love you all.”
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