Manchester City and the Premier League have not spent £200 mln on their long-running Financial Fair Play (FFP) dispute, according to former club financial adviser Stefan Borson.
City were charged in February 2023 after a four-year investigation, accused of breaching financial rules on 130 occasions between 2009 and 2018, allegations the club strongly denies. The independent commission hearing concluded last December, but a verdict is now expected no sooner than October.
The Times recently reported that both sides had spent a combined £200 mln on legal fees. Borson, however, told Football Insider that the figure was «completely ridiculous,» estimating costs closer to £20–25 mln per side.
He noted that the Premier League’s legal spending has «grown aggressively» in recent years but said independent commissions have previously criticised the league for «overcomplicating» cases and relying on expensive lawyers.
Despite the mounting costs and delays, Borson said City remain confident of clearing their name, with no expectation that star players like Erling Haaland or Rodri have relegation release clauses in their contracts.
Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports Real Madrid have turned down a staggering €350 mln offer from a Saudi Pro League club for Kylian Mbappé.
