Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, with the club appealing the verdict as Donnarumma's agent speaks out
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Gianluigi Donnarumma's agent claims 'all is calm' at Manchester City despite the fallout from the investigation into the club's finances(Image: Carl Recine, Getty Images)
Gianluigi Donnarumma's agent, Enzo Raiola, has revealed what Manchester City have told their players following the club being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations.
The eight-time Premier League champions were deemed guilty by an independent commission of 114 charges following an inquiry into their finances spanning 2009 to 2018.
They were found guilty of all financial violations and the bulk of charges relating to failing to co-operate with the inquiry. City continues to assert its innocence and has subsequently lodged an appeal against the ruling, while potential sanctions will be determined by the independent commission at a subsequent hearing.
Enzo Maresca's side will return to club action for the first time since the guilty ruling was made public when they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool this Sunday.
They are virtually guaranteed to face continued criticism from all opposing supporters going forward in light of the ruling, and it has been suggested they could face relegation should the guilty ruling stand, as the footballing community debates how the club ought to be sanctioned.
However, despite the continuing controversy, Raiola has insisted that "all is calm" at the Etihad and that his client has received reassurances from the club.
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: General view outside the stadium before the Barclays Women's Super League 2026/27 match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington - WSL/WSL Football via Getty Images)
Man City has lodged an appeal after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations(Image: Molly Darlington - WSL, WSL Football via Getty Images)
"Could the chaos at Manchester City change anything? No, it won't change a thing for us or for Gigio," he told Il Napolista.
"Stories pop up from time to time. The club has spoken to Gigio, and everyone is calm.
"There are important matches coming up against Liverpool and PSG, and the sporting justice process will take its course. But Gigio has received assurances from Manchester City."
City confirmed they had submitted an appeal last week, claiming they possessed "a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence" while contesting the guilty verdict.
An official club statement declared: "Manchester City Football Club can confirm that at 7 p.m. on Thursday, 1st October 2026, the Club lodged its comprehensive Appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter.
"The Club's firm position is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.
"The Club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case.
"We will continue to respect due process and are necessarily restricted in what we can say further until all proceedings are complete."