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Which current Man City players were signed during the 115 charges period?

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Manchester City face 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules for the period 2009 to 2018, with an independent commission verdict pending. BBC Sport analysed the club's current first-team squad to identify which players were signed during that window. A significant portion of City's modern squad, including several long-serving stars, were recruited before or after the charges period, though some key signings fall within it. The article is relevant because any potential punishment — including a points deduction or relegation — could affect players who were part of the club during the relevant timeframe.

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The 115 charges against Manchester City have hung over the club for nearly three years, and the question of squad composition matters because any retrospective punishment could reshape the team. A large share of City's current squad predates the charges period or arrived afterwards, but a core group of players was signed within the 2009-2018 window covered by the alleged breaches. With an independent commission ruling expected, the composition of who was there when matters both for sporting integrity arguments and for the club's ability to plan ahead. Pep Guardiola's side continue to compete at the top of English football while the legal process grinds on.

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