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Manchester City held secret settlement talks with the Premier League before the verdict
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- City reportedly entered preliminary settlement talks with the Premier League, exploring a financial deal rather than relegation or title stripping, but the talks broke down and the club maintains its innocence[1][7][36][31]
- Bloomberg is cited as the source of the settlement discussion, indicating a sizable financial component was considered[7]
- The settlement talks were described as “early‑stage” and “pre‑verdict,” suggesting the league’s disciplinary process was already underway when negotiations began[36]
- Manchester City is expected to fight the Premier League judgment aggressively, potentially extending the appeal beyond the initial ruling, according to player‑focused messaging[31]
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[1] TWTWTW This Week This Week This Week · @peterchurcher2 ·
City 'held secret settlement talks with Premier League before verdict https://t.co/XkZyOyjfMV via @MailSport You need to take your medicine City (TWTWTW)
Open on X[7] Titö Activé · @titoactiv ·
🚨 Mancity reportedly held preliminary settlement talks with the Premier League before the verdict, but discussions broke down. 💰 Bloomberg reports a financial settlement was explored, rather than relegation or title stripping. City maintain their innocence.
Open on X[31] City Xtra · @city_xtra ·
It is widely accepted #ManCity will fight the Premier League judgment all the way, even beyond this appeal if necessary - that is the message conveyed to the players last week - and there is no doubt they will do so aggressively. [via @SamLee]
Open on X[36] City Xtra · @city_xtra ·
#ManCity held early-stage settlement talks with the Premier League prior to confirmation of the verdict. Talks quickly fell apart, with the club consistently proclaiming its innocence. The settlement would have focused on a sizeable financial payment, rather than relegation and stripping of titles, and likely only decreased the size of the case rather than resolving it. Representatives for @ManCity and the Premier League declined to comment. [via @business]
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