Roberto Mancini has rejected suggestions that Manchester City’s long-running financial case is his concern, following reports that the club was found to have breached 114 Premier League financial regulations.
Mancini, who managed City between 2009 and 2013, said allegations surrounding his contract were an issue for the club and not something he needed to address.
The reports relate to an independent commission’s findings in the Premier League’s case against City, although the league had yet to officially publish the verdict or announce any sanction.
Among the allegations are claims that City failed to provide accurate details relating to player and manager payments for nine seasons, beginning in the year Mancini took charge.
The Italian was manager when City ended a 44-year wait for an English top-flight title in 2012. He also led the club to FA Cup success during his tenure.
Speaking ahead of Italy’s UEFA Nations League fixture in Turkey, Mancini said the allegations had been discussed for several years.
“It’s not an issue that concerns me. It’s nothing new because this matter has been discussed for the last four or five years,” he said.
“Manchester City has not been found guilty, and the alleged double contract is not my concern. It’s their issue, not mine.”
Manchester City have strongly denied the charges and have maintained that they have done nothing wrong.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said he remained confident the club would prove its innocence.
With any punishment yet to be announced, City are expected to challenge any sanction through the available appeal process.
Possible penalties could include a points deduction, a fine or, in the most severe scenario reported, expulsion from the Premier League.
The case has attracted renewed attention because several of the alleged financial breaches relate to the period in which Mancini was in charge of the club.
