Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that the club will accept any sanctions resulting from their upcoming hearing into 115 alleged breaches, which is set to begin on Monday.
Guardiola, who has overseen the club’s Premier League and European successes since his appointment in 2016, reiterated the principle that “everyone is innocent until proven guilty.”
City are preparing to defend themselves against allegations of financial rule breaches that occurred between 2009 and 2018.
The charges, which followed a four-year investigation, have been firmly denied by the club.
Pep Guardiola, whose contract is due to expire next summer, has faced questions about his future at City if the club is found to have violated regulations over the nine-year period.
There has been speculation about when the Premier League champions would need to address the charges following the initial allegation in February 2023.
However, the case is set to commence on Monday, September 16.
Guardiola, speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Brentford, expressed his anticipation for a resolution.
He said: “It starts soon and then finished soon.
“An independent panel will decide and I am looking forward to the decision.
“I am not a lawyer. Erling is not a lawyer, no,” he added.
“There are many lawyers in this country and in Spain, but I will wait and see.
“We will accept the sentence.
“I know there will be more rumours and more about the [possible] sentences but we will see.
“I know what people are expecting as it’s what I’ve read for many years.
“Everyone is innocent until proven guilty.”
Liverpool trail Manchester City in the Premier League on goals scored after both teams secured victories in their opening matches.
Manchester City will face Brentford this weekend, while Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot, aims to maintain his perfect record as he leads his team against Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
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