Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has broken his silence, directly stating that the investigation into Manchester City's financial irregularities has "dragged on for too long". In February 2023, the Premier League accused Man City of violating 115 Financial Fair Play rules between 2009 and 2017. However, more than two years later, the verdict remains elusive, with the latest news suggesting the result may not be revealed until October – casting a shadow over the Premier League landscape and Man City's dominant position.
"Speaking about another club is inherently unfair, but this process has simply gone on too long," Levy admitted in an interview. "For the good of football, it needs to be resolved one way or another." He voiced regret, adding, "This should have been settled internally rather than letting lawyers profit from it."
Since the charges were brought, Man City has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Manager Pep Guardiola insists the club has "irrefutable evidence". The Spanish boss once complained, "The outside world seems to want us relegated, even erased from the planet." Yet he also emphasized, "We win because we perform better – it's that simple." Key striker Erling Haaland has also stood by the team, stating he has communicated with the management and "firmly believes we will be proven innocent". He signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract last season.
Currently, most Premier League clubs have remained silent on the matter, making Levy one of the few high-ranking club officials to speak out publicly. This 30-month-long tug-of-war is putting the league's credibility to the test.
