Rodri Speaks Out After Manchester City Financial Verdict Reports

Rodri speaks out after reports of Manchester City financial verdict

Rodri has addressed reports surrounding Manchester City’s long-running Premier League financial case, defending his former club after reports that an independent commission found the club guilty on almost all of the charges brought against it. The reported decision concerns 115 allegations connected to financial rules and cooperation with the league. The full judgment has not been publicly released, and sanctions have not yet been decided.

Manchester City have consistently denied wrongdoing. The club has said significant elements of the process remain to be completed and is expected to appeal. That means the reported findings are an important development, but they should not be confused with a final sanctions decision.

What Rodri said

Speaking ahead of Spain’s Nations League meeting with England, Rodri said he continued to believe in Manchester City’s innocence. He pointed to his experience inside the club and defended the achievements made by the players during his time at the Etihad.

His comments are his own position and should be distinguished from the reported findings of the independent commission. Rodri was speaking as a former player and is not announcing a legal decision.

Why the case is not finished

The reported verdict is only one stage in a lengthy process. Manchester City can challenge the findings through the appeal process, while any sanctions must be determined separately. Speculation about points deductions, relegation or titles being removed should therefore not be presented as confirmed outcomes.

Read our Manchester City financial verdict explainer and our Manchester City 5-3 Sunderland report for more background.

Rodri’s Manchester City connection

Rodri spent several seasons at Manchester City before moving to Barcelona in 2026. During his time in England he became one of the central figures of the club’s most successful period. His latest comments therefore come from someone with direct experience of the football operation under discussion.

What happens next?

• The full judgment needs to be published or otherwise made available through the official process.
• Manchester City are expected to appeal the reported findings.
• Any sanctions must be determined through the relevant process.
• Fans should rely on official announcements rather than predictions about punishment.

Frequently asked questions

Has Manchester City been punished yet?

No final punishment should be treated as confirmed until an official sanctions decision is announced.

Does Rodri still support Manchester City?

Yes. Rodri publicly said that he continues to believe in the club’s innocence and defended the achievements made during his time there.

What should fans watch next?

The key developments are publication of the decision, City’s appeal and any official announcement about sanctions.

External sources: Irish News and AFP.

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