
The former coach remains committed to his former club despite being convicted of violating financial rules.
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Manchester City were found guilty by an independent commission of financial breaches between 2009 and 2018. The club is now threatened with drastic sporting consequences.
Star coach Pep Guardiola has pledged his support to his former football club Manchester City after its financial scandal. "I want every single Manchester City fan around the world to know that I am there for you - more than ever," it says on the 55-year-old's official Instagram account.
"I stand behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, the staff, Enzo and you, our unique fans - it has always been that way and will always remain that way," it can also be read there. Ferran Soriano is the club's managing director. Enzo Maresca is Guardiola's successor as coach, having worked as an assistant coach under the Catalan in the past.
“Let me make one thing clear,” Guardiola continued: “We will get through this together. I love you all.”
Man City were found guilty by an independent commission on all counts of breaching the Premier League's financial rules between the 2009/2010 and 2017/2018 seasons. The club's alleged financial irregularities, which, according to the league, were made possible through fictitious advertising contracts, among other things, amounted to more than 900 million pounds (equivalent to 1.05 billion euros). The top English club faces severe penalties, from point deductions to forced relegation.
Guardiola joined the club in 2016 and coached them until the end of last season. He then took on an ambassador role for Man City.
With Manchester, Guardiola, who previously coached FC Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, won the championship six times and the Champions League once.
Guardiola had said in the past that he believed the City management's explanations of the allegations. However, if those responsible have lied to him, he will leave the club. That was in May 2022.

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