A verdict in Manchester City’s financial fair play case is expected soon, but the Premier League champions may still face a lengthy wait to learn their punishment if found guilty.
City have firmly denied all 115 charges leveled against them.
An outcome is anticipated in the spring, with an independent panel set to deliver a decision more than two years after the Etihad club was initially charged.
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However, if City are found guilty, they will face further delays before learning the sanctions imposed on them.
According to the Financial Times, the independent panel will not decide the punishment. Instead, a separate process will determine the consequences, with both Manchester City and the Premier League having the right to appeal.
Possible sanctions could include significant points deductions, a transfer ban, or even expulsion from the Premier League, under league rules.