Man City 'will be okay' even if 115 Premier League financial charges results in relegation, according to former Cityzens star

Posted Monday, March 25, 2024 by Goal.com

Former Manchester City icon Paulo Wanchope believes that the club 'will be okay' even if they get relegated due to their 115 financial charges.

WHAT HAPPENED?
With the club currently being investigated, there was been speculation that City could face the threat of relegation if found guilty. The investigation's verdict is reportedly expected at the end of the year, and although the club maintains their innocence, many analysts believe that if they are proven guilty, they could lose their place in the Premier League.

WHAT WANCHOPE SAID
Speaking in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Wanchope said: "They will be able to bounce back whatever happens. The fanbase is very, very strong. That's why they are doing so well right now I think, because they had tough times before and got through it. I remember them playing in Division One [now the Championship] and Division Two [now League One] but even throughout that, the fans stood strong and they are very special. They will be okay whatever happens but hopefully there won't be any damaging sanctions anyway."

THE BIGGER PICTURE
Wanchope was part of the last Man City squad to have lost their Premier League status back in 2001. However, things at the club have changed significantly since then and a potential relegation could significantly hurt the club and their project.

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY?
Pep Guardiola's side are looking to fight for their sixth league title in seven years, and they remain alive in the FA Cup and the Champions League as they look to complete a second straight treble.