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What Man City told own players about guilty verdict before Liverpool clash as agent speaks out

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent has revealed what Manchester City have said to their players after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations

By Theo Squires · Liverpool Echo

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 2:10 PM

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Gianluigi Donnarumma's agent revealed Manchester City gave assurances to players after being found guilty of financial breaches.
Enzo Raiola stated that squad members remain calm despite the ongoing controversy.
Manchester City lodged an appeal on October 1, 2026, maintaining their complete innocence.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent, Enzo Raiola, revealed that Manchester City have reassured players following an independent commission finding the club guilty of 114 financial rule breaches. Raiola stated that City officials spoke directly to Donnarumma to offer assurances, maintaining that the squad remains calm ahead of upcoming fixtures against Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester City have appealed the commission's guilty verdict regarding finances between 2009 and 2018, citing clear material errors in the decision. Potential sanctions remain pending a future hearing, with Enzo Maresca's side preparing to face Liverpool at Anfield in their first match since the ruling.

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