Roberto Mancini Dismisses Manchester City Contract Questions

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has dismissed questions surrounding an alleged contract arrangement during his time at the club, saying the matter is for Manchester City to address.

Mancini's comments come after reports that an independent commission found Manchester City guilty on 114 of 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations. The reported findings have not yet been accompanied by an official announcement of sanctions.

Mancini: Contract Issue Is City's

Mancini managed Manchester City from 2009 to 2013, winning the FA Cup in 2011 before guiding the club to its first English top-flight title in 44 years during the 2011-12 season.

Asked about an alleged "double contract" linked to his time at the club, Mancini said the matter did not concern him.

He said the issue had been discussed for several years and maintained that any questions surrounding Manchester City's contractual arrangements were the club's responsibility.

Financial Charges Cover Nine Seasons

The Premier League's case against Manchester City covers alleged financial-rule breaches spanning several seasons.

Among the allegations are claims that the club failed to provide accurate information concerning player and manager payments over a nine-season period beginning in the 2009-10 campaign.

The alleged breaches therefore include the period during which Mancini was Manchester City's manager.

Reports published on September 25 said an independent commission had found City guilty of 114 of the 115 charges. However, the judgment has not been publicly released in full, and the Premier League had not formally announced sanctions at the time of reporting.

Manchester City Disputes Allegations

Manchester City has consistently denied the charges brought against the club.

Club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has also maintained that City remains confident in its position and its ability to challenge the allegations.

The club is expected to pursue an appeal once any formal sanctions are announced.

Sanctions Yet to Be Determined

No final punishment has been announced following the reported commission findings.

Potential sanctions have been widely discussed in football, but the precise outcome will depend on the formal decision and any subsequent appeal process.

The independent commission's reported findings therefore do not yet establish what sporting or financial penalties Manchester City will ultimately face.

Mancini Focuses on His Current Role

Mancini has moved on from his Manchester City tenure, which ended in 2013 after four seasons.

His period at the club included the 2011 FA Cup triumph and the dramatic 2011-12 Premier League title campaign.

Asked about the current financial case, the former City manager made clear that he considers questions surrounding the club's alleged contractual arrangements separate from his present responsibilities.

The Manchester City case remains ongoing, with the publication of the formal findings, any sanctions and potential appeals expected to determine the next stage of the process.