Khaldoon Al Mubarak sends message to Manchester City fans

Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of Manchester City, has addressed the club's fans following recent media reports regarding the case filed against the club in the Premier League. He confirmed that legal proceedings are still ongoing and that the club's management remains steadfast in its position and confident in proving its innocence.

The blessed one began his message by discussing his long-standing relationship with Manchester City, confirming that the 18 years he spent at the club made him an important part of his life. He also reminisced about his memories with the fans at the Etihad Stadium, Wembley, and Istanbul.

The club president stated that reports published on Friday led many fans to face questions from friends, family, and colleagues. He noted that he found himself in the same situation, before assuring his family that the issue still has a long way to go before reaching a conclusion.

Al-Mubarak emphasized that Manchester City's confidence and determination to prove the club's innocence have not changed since the beginning of the case, despite the controversy surrounding recent developments.

Meanwhile, it was clarified that the legal confidentiality imposed on the proceedings prevents the club from disclosing all the details it relies on for its position, despite its desire to share this information with the fans to clarify the reasons for its strong confidence in the club's stance.

He pointed out that his message itself underwent several legal reviews to ensure its compliance with the requirements related to the case, before directing the fans to the official statements issued by the club on Friday and in February 2023, affirming that the content of both statements remains valid, and that every word contained in them carries significance.

Al Mubarak addressed the controversy surrounding recent reports, stating that the conclusions drawn by some have not changed the club's position. He pointed out that Manchester City has faced different challenges in the past and has managed to overcome them with its supporters.

He added that there are parties trying to undermine the momentum that the club is experiencing, but he emphasized that Manchester City will not allow them this opportunity.

In his closing message, Al Mubarak urged fans to look forward to the upcoming matches after the international break, pointing to Manchester City's encounter with Liverpool at Anfield in two weeks, before hosting Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League at the Etihad Stadium.

The club president confirmed that these matches represent important occasions to celebrate the strength of the relationship within Manchester City, before thanking the fans for their continued support of the club.

In a statement issued by Manchester City on Friday, September 25, 2026, the club confirmed that proceedings related to the case before the Premier League are still ongoing, noting that there are important stages that have not yet been completed, with the file subject to strict legal confidentiality.

The club clarified that its position remains consistent with the statement it issued in February 2023, affirming that it has adhered for eight years to respecting legal procedures, based on its belief that the board of the Premier League and its executive management will handle the case as an independent, neutral, and fair regulatory body, free from any biased influences.

Manchester City has confirmed its welcome for the referral of the case to an independent committee to examine the evidence and materials provided by the club, which it believes support its position, expressing its hope for a final and decisive resolution to the matter.

The club had expressed in its statement issued in February 2023 its astonishment at the alleged breaches under Premier League regulations, given the extensive cooperation that took place with the association and the club providing a large amount of materials and detailed information related to the case.

Manchester City has confirmed its intention to present its case to an independent panel, asserting that the evidence available supports its position and expressing a desire to resolve the matter definitively.

Manchester City has issued a statement regarding the case.