Nasser Al-Khelaïfi Responds To Man City Financial Claims Amid Ferran Soriano Backing

Gathered in Copenhagen for the ECA General Assembly, European club leaders addressed the most pressing issues in continental football. Nasser Al-Khelaïfi immediately shut down any suggestion of punishing the English side prematurely. The president of the ECA and Paris Saint-Germain stressed that the organisation has no remit to pass judgement before an official ruling is delivered.

The Qatari executive pointed out that the disciplinary process rests solely with the English authorities in the Premier League. Manchester City also retain the right to challenge any future findings from the independent commission through an appeal. Until then, the Paris Saint-Germain chief favours institutional solidarity over direct legal conflict.

Beyond procedural caution, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi made a point of warmly praising the work of Ferran Soriano. The Manchester City chief executive officer sits on the ECA board of directors. According to the Paris chairman, his expertise represents an invaluable asset for the organization. This public tribute underlines the close relationship maintained with the Spanish executive despite the ongoing legal storm across the Channel.

This stance comes as the Sky Blues face 115 charges for alleged financial breaches between 2009 and 2018. By protecting the unity of the ECA, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi pulls off a notable political balancing act. This deliberate diplomacy also comes ahead of the European clash scheduled between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in the Champions League.