Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are set to demand compensation from Manchester City.
"If Manchester City is convicted of 115 financial fair play violations, four rival clubs in the Premier League will reportedly demand compensation," British media "Goldcom" reported on the 14th (Korea time).
Currently, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur have begun arbitration proceedings to preserve the right to be compensated if Manchester City is found guilty. The ongoing case is being handled by an independent regulatory committee, and a decision is not expected until next year.
According to the media, the timing of the four clubs' claims remains critical. Fearing that it could be too late to receive compensation pending a ruling, the clubs decided to act now. If Manchester City's breach of rules is confirmed, the four clubs are expected to claim damages worth hundreds of millions of pounds, claiming losses from title wins, Champions League qualifications and other revenue-related losses.
Premier League rules prohibit member clubs from directly suing each other in court, but there is a way to resolve such disputes through arbitration. Under rule X, clubs may settle such disputes outside of court.
Last season, five clubs - Leeds United, Leicester City, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and Southampton - filed claims for compensation for breaching Everton's profitability and sustainability rules. However, these claims have not been resolved or have since been dropped. 먹튀검증
Contrary to everyone's expectations, Chelsea have decided not to seek compensation for Manchester City as they are conducting their own FFP investigation into alleged financial irregularities dating back to the days of Roman Abramovich.
After a new owner named Todd Boehly and a Clearlake consortium took over the club in 2022, Chelsea voluntarily reported certain payments to the Premier League and UEFA. The uncertainty prompted an investigation into alleged payments involving major transfers of players such as Willian, Samuel Eto'o, and Eden Hazard from 2012 to 2019. The investigation into Chelsea's case only began in 2023, so other clubs can proceed with relevant compensation claims until 2029, if they wish.