Pep Speaks Out After Premier League Statement
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has finally addressed the club's guilty finding, breaking his silence on Wednesday after the Premier League made an official statement. Guardiola, who oversaw the on-field product during the last two years of the period in which City were found guilty of breaking rules between 2009 and 2018, had until then said nothing about the reported guilty finding. He chose to speak on his official X handle, declaring: "I am, always have been, always will be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, staff, Enzo, and you, our unique supporters."
"Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."
Guardiola's message was one of unwavering support, not just for the club but for owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Abu Dhabi United Group. "I am, always have been, always will be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, staff, Enzo, and you, our unique supporters," he wrote, adding: "Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."
The timing is significant. Guardiola waited until the Premier League made an official statement before commenting, a decision that underscores his respect for due process. His words come after a decade of living through the triumphs and trials of Manchester City, a period that yielded 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles. The last two years of the period in question were overseen by Guardiola, making his intervention all the more poignant.
For City supporters, the message is clear: the man who delivered unprecedented success remains firmly in their corner. As the club navigates the fallout from the guilty finding, Guardiola's public backing provides a rallying point. His statement, simple and heartfelt, leaves little doubt where his loyalties lie.