British media: The final ruling of Manchester City s 115 financial violations could be delayed until next season

May 7th According to British media reports, the final ruling of 115 financial violations in Manchester City may be delayed until next season.

It is reported that this leaves competitors still ignorant of the specific timetable of the ruling. Legal experts warn that the process could last for months. This situation is frustrating for Manchester City, especially with many inside the club. However, multiple sources said the case quickly concluded that it was "unrealistic".

Manchester City was charged with violating Premier League financial rules in February 2023 and then held a three-month hearing. Initially, the ruling was widely expected to be released in early spring due to Guardiola’s comments, but the deadline has passed. At present, multiple sources believe that results will not be achieved until summer at the earliest. Legal experts said that given the huge scale of the case, the large amount of materials to be reviewed and the heavy interests of all parties, a long wait is "always more likely." One expert believes that the ruling in the case may be delayed for several more years, given the possible appeal.

Sports litigation lawyer Maximevanden Dijssel said in an interview: "This happens often in this arbitration process, and people almost forget that it is not particularly important for the outside world. They have a lot of materials to deal with, the interests are important, the decisions they make must be covered, and they need to make sure that neither party can object on the grounds of procedural injustice, which may lead to no ruling before the start of next season. Then, if there is an appeal, City's position in the league and competition at other clubs will be full of uncertainty."

Nevertheless, City still showed great confidence. They plan to bring in three to four players in the summer transfer window to regain the Premier League title. The club has been taking everything as usual, insisting that the final ruling will prove their innocence. According to insiders, only a few people know when the case, known as the "trial of the century" in football, will have a clear result. Some people think another season will end without a clear result, which is very unhappy.

Manchester City has been accused of failing to provide accurate financial information in nine seasons. If found guilty, penalties could include removal from the league, deductions and huge fines. But the club claims they have "irrefutable evidence" to prove their innocence and have been proactive since the accusation, and Manchester City has renewed long-term contracts with key figures such as Haaland and Guardiola.

It is understood that Manchester City has set targets for summer signings, including Gibbs White of Nottingham Forest. The deal is reportedly moving forward. Additionally, Manchester City's transfer spending in January, including signing Marmush from Frankfurt, is just part of their plan to revamp the roster. With De Bruyne leaving, the club plans to invest heavily in finding alternatives, with targets including Wilz in Leverkusen.