Mancini Acknowledges 'Double' Contract at Manchester City, Says 'It Isn't My Problem'
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has publicly confirmed a 'double' contract during his 2009–2013 Etihad tenure, dismissing the arrangement as 'not my problem' while the Premier League's 115-charge case against the club remains open.
Mancini Acknowledges 'Double' Contract at Manchester City, Says 'It Isn't My Problem'
Roberto Mancini has publicly acknowledged holding a "double" contract during his tenure as Manchester City manager, and brushed off questions about the arrangement: "It isn't my problem."
The Italian, who managed City from 2009 to 2013, addressed the issue in remarks reported by the Guardian on Monday. The admission lands while the Premier League's case against the club over 115 alleged financial rule breaches remains unresolved.
According to the Guardian, Mancini confirmed the dual contract structure during his Etihad spell without elaborating on its terms. His framing — that the issue is "not my problem" — matches earlier comments in which he said the alleged rule breaches were "not my concern."
Mancini now manages the Saudi Arabia national team. His 2009–2013 reign at City covered the opening phase of the club's Abu Dhabi-backed transformation, before the bulk of the silverware that followed under Manuel Pellegrini and Pep Guardiola.
The "double" contract disclosure is the first time a former City manager has publicly engaged with the specific contract question, rather than the wider 115 charges. The Premier League's case covers nine seasons and more than 100 alleged breaches, with Sky Sports reporting the legal proceedings are likely to run for years. A verdict in the main case has not been published. Mancini's comments do not address the substance of the charges.