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Mancini Admits 'Double Contract' at Manchester City Amid Financial Breach Controversy
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 15:53
Mancini Admits 'Double Contract' at Manchester City Amid Financial Breach Controversy
- •Italy coach Roberto Mancini acknowledged having a ‘double contract’ during his time managing Manchester City.
- •Mancini, who led City to their first Premier League title in 2012, stated the financial breach controversy ‘is not a problem that concerns me’.
- •Manchester City faces over 100 alleged financial breaches, including claims of inaccurate details for player and manager payments between 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
- •German magazine Der Spiegel reported in 2018 that Mancini doubled his base salary by advising a club in Abu Dhabi.
- •Manchester City has consistently denied wrongdoing, with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak reaffirming the club's intent to prove its innocence.
Key Questions Answered
Roberto Mancini appeared to acknowledge that he had a "double contract" during his tenure as Manchester City manager, which involved a base salary supplemented by advising a club in Abu Dhabi.
Manchester City has faced more than 100 financial charges, including an alleged failure to provide accurate details for player and manager payments between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
Manchester City has consistently denied any wrongdoing, with Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak stating that the club's confidence and intent in proving its innocence remains extremely strong.
