A prominent journalist has ignited fresh controversy in the ongoing Manchester City financial case, claiming the club faces a massive 60-point deduction that would effectively relegate them from the Premier League.
Man City 60-Point Deduction Claim Sends Shockwaves Through Premier League
Colombian broadcaster Cesar Augusto Londono, who boasts over one million followers on X, broke the news this week.
He states that the punishment corresponds to the 115 alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play rules and that an official announcement will arrive before the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign.
“Manchester City would be sanctioned with a deduction of 60 points for 115 breaches of Financial Fair Play,” Londono wrote.
He added that the sanction would drop the club to the bottom of the Premier League table, condemning them to relegation.
Currently sitting second in the league with 61 points, such a penalty would dramatically alter the club’s immediate future.
The Premier League originally charged City in February 2023 over a nine-year period spanning from 2009 to 2018.
During that time, City established themselves as a European powerhouse, spending approximately €1.44 billion on new players while securing Premier League titles in 2012, 2014, and 2018.
The club’s hearing against the charges ran for 12 weeks between September and December 2024. While many expected a lengthy deliberation period due to the complexity of the case, the club continues to await a final judgment.
The deduction claim has gained traction among other football figures. Keith Wyness, a former executive at Everton and Aston Villa, recently told Football Insider that a 60-point penalty “makes sense” following analysis from finance expert Kieran Maguire, who suggested a deduction between 40 and 60 points.
Wyness noted that such a penalty could be something City “could accept” if found guilty, though he acknowledged an appeal would likely follow.
Manchester City have consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout the process. The club maintains that they possess a “body of irrefutable evidence” supporting their defense.
For now, the Etihad side continues their season amid the uncertainty, waiting to see if the journalist’s dramatic prediction becomes reality.
