The Premier League's pending decision will determine whether Manchester City face sanctions such as a points deduction or the stripping of titles, and until that ruling is published the club's domestic future and the status of past honours remain uncertain. Reports have circulated that the club faces 114 charges related to inaccurate financial information and undisclosed payments, but the alleged findings have not been released and no penalties have been announced.
Speaking at a press conference before Spain’s Nations League match with England, Rodri, who now plays for Barcelona, expressed confidence that his former club will be cleared. He drew a parallel to City's earlier regulatory fight in 2020, when UEFA imposed a two-year ban from European competition before the punishment was overturned on appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the accompanying fine was reduced.
"We went through an identical process in 2020," Rodri said, describing how players were reassured at the time. "The club always reassured us that we would be cleared of wrongdoing, that we would face no penalties, because nothing improper had been done. We trusted the club, and ultimately, the club was acquitted."
Rodri added that he expected the legal outcome to be favourable once more. "I have faith that the club, which I know very well, will be cleared, given the reassurance they gave us back then that they had done everything by the book," he said.
The club has consistently denied the allegations reported in the media. The next developments depend on when and how the Premier League publishes its findings and whether it imposes any sanctions. Until the league sets out a formal ruling and any penalties, the full implications for Manchester City's record and position in the domestic competition will remain unresolved.
