Mancini Defends Manchester City Amid the Dual-Contract Allegations
Roberto Mancini has broken his silence after being named in Manchester City's financial charges case, insisting the club hasn't been found guilty and that the dual-contract issue isn't his problem.
Italian coach Roberto Mancini, Manchester City's former manager, has broken his silence after being named in the club's 114 financial charges in the Premier League. Case documents reveal he held a parallel consulting contract alongside his managerial role, worth €2.03 million a year for four days of consulting work with an Abu Dhabi-linked club owned by Sheikh Mansour.
"Manchester City Isn't Guilty"
Speaking on September 28, 2026, Mancini denied the club had been found guilty, saying: "I don't think Manchester City has been found guilty, quite the opposite." He added that the matter didn't concern him personally, saying there was "nothing new" in it for him.
"The Dual Contract Isn't My Problem"
Regarding the parallel consulting contract bearing his name, Mancini simply said it "wasn't his problem," seeking to distance himself from the legal controversy that has surrounded Manchester City's finances for years, while defending his former club's position at the same time.
Key Facts
- Mancini's name appears in Manchester City's 114 financial charges case.
- Documents point to a parallel consulting contract worth €2.03 million a year.
- Mancini says Manchester City has not been found guilty.
- The Italian coach considers the dual-contract issue not his problem.
