The imminent signing of Vitor Reis, Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanovwith a total expenditure of 150 million euros, and the arrangements of Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola reveal that City of Manchester He is confident that the punishment for his 130 financial irregularities will be light.
ANDThe trial ended on December 6 after ten weeks of hearings, but its verdict has no exact date. It should become public in the coming months, before the end of the season, but it will not be final either, as appeals, by either party, will extend the final verdict beyond the summer.
However, the city has begun to show signs that the sanction that may await him will be light. Although panic began to spread when Txiki Begiristainsports director, and Omar Berradahead of operations, announced their departure, while Guardiola Hinting at a possible departure, the latest moves have restored confidence that there will be no sharp declines or loss of titles.
The renewal of Guardiolauntil 2027, the first notice. This took place in November and is consistent with his words over the years. The coach of Sampedor has always said that he will continue in Manchester in any of its divisions, as long as the owners do not deceive him. These, according to Guardiolathey always convey the innocence of the club.
Then, the signings came. Not official yet, but closed. In the next few days the arrival of the center will be announced Victor Reyesof Palmeirasfor 34 million euros, also from central Abdukodir Khusanovfrom Lens, for 39 million euros, and the forward Omar Marmoushof Eintracht Frankfurtfor 80 million euros).
Furthermore, the city He is also exploring the market in search of a midfielder, along with his sights Douglas Luiz, of Juventus, with Premier experience after his time at Aston Villa and that he belongs to the ‘citizen’ club without debuting.
The, for now, last sign of city is the renewal of Haalandperhaps the most important extension of current football due to its duration and content. The Norwegian has extended his contract until 2034, when he will be 34 years old, with one of the highest salaries in European football. This commitment to the Manchester club is backed by the idea that it will not receive the harshest possible punishment.
A financial fine, equivalent to the 30 million euros they paid to UEFA in 2020, after Court of Arbitration for Sport accept an appeal for the penalty of not playing in Europe for two years, it would be an acceptable sentence for citywhich will avoid the three worst situations: loss of points, loss of titles and loss of category.
In that scenario and as long as the UEFA Do not withdraw the invitation, the ‘Sky Blues’ can continue to compete in Europe.
Source: La Verdad
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