Haaland focused on playing as City awaits financial charges verdict

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 14:58 · Archive

Erling Haaland is concentrating on playing for Manchester City despite the club facing a guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial rules.

Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of 115 breaches of Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period dating back to 2009. An independent commission said the club had used 'sham' contracts to disguise funding of more than £830 million. The club is awaiting sentencing following an appeal, with potential punishments including relegation or a significant points deduction.

Erling Haaland's father, Alf-Inge Haaland, said the striker is not concerned by the verdict and is focused on playing as much football as possible. 'Erling thinks about playing as much football as he can and concentrates on that. I think it's more those of us outside the pitch who think a bit more about it,' he told ViaPlay. He added that the family will 'stay calm, keep our cool, and wait to see how it turns out' with the appeal.

Manchester City have always maintained their innocence and say they have strong evidence to prove it through the appeal process. Haaland has reportedly been reassuring his teammates about the potential consequences of any punishment the club may face.

Haaland focused on playing as City awaits financial charges verdict — Image: Evening Standard

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Erling Haaland's father drops Man City exit hint amid charges uncertaintyStar striker could leave Etihad Stadium if City are punished heavilyEvening Standard · 2 Nov, 09:38
Erling Haaland's true feelings on Man City future confirmed by dad after guilty verdictManchester City are facing serious consequences for systematically breaking the Premier League's financial rules over a nine-year period, leaving players like Erling Haaland in an uncertain positionMirror Sport · 1 Nov, 16:14

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