23 August 2024 – final weeks before the hearing
“I am pleased that the process will begin shortly, and I hope it will also conclude quickly. As we have always said, we will respect the decision.”
During the months leading up to the legal proceedings over the allegations, Guardiola once again called for the matter to be resolved without delay.
13 September & 21 September 2024 – proceedings get under way
“I understand what people are searching for and what outcome they expect. I know this because I have been reading about it for years.
“A person must be considered innocent unless guilt is established. It seems that people do not merely want us relegated; they want the club erased completely.”
As the hearing opened, Guardiola repeated his view that the wider football community had opposed City from the beginning.
7 February 2025 – expecting the final decision
“I believe a decision and any resulting punishment will be announced within a month.”
Information circulating at the time suggested that a ruling would arrive in early 2025. Guardiola appeared to share that expectation, although the outcome was ultimately still far away.
When its conclusions were finally released last week, the independent commission noted its dissatisfaction with how long the process had taken.
23 May 2026 – departure from Manchester City
“I believe them. I have spoken to them, and I trust both their conduct and the way they handled the situation. What is done cannot be changed.
“If you manage to locate me, then yes, although that may not be easy.”
As he prepared to leave City, Guardiola reiterated his confidence in the club’s innocence and said he believed senior officials had been honest with him.
In his closing remark, Guardiola repeated that he would hold a media conference after the ruling was delivered, provided reporters were able to find him.
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