Man Utd confident on Berrada’s innocence amid City’s Trial over Financial Fair Play allegations over the years.
Man Utd are there will be no repercussions for the club’s chief executive, Omar Berrada. This is if his former employers, Manchester City, are found guilty of charges brought against them by the Premier League.
Before joining United in the summer, Berrada worked for City starting in 2011 and rose to the position of chief football operations officer. During his tenure with the English champions, there is no indication that he committed any misconduct.
Inflating the value of sponsorship deals to enable the club’s owners channel money into it is one of the 130 allegations against City. Other charges include failing to completely comply with the Premier League’s investigation and failing to fully disclose the remuneration of players and managers over an extended period of time.
The investigation started last month, and if City is found guilty, there might be harsh consequences. Those who played a key role in the club’s operations would have questions to answer if they were to lose their titles, receive a point deduction, or even be kicked out of the Premier League.
Murray Rosen KC has appointed an impartial panel to hear City’s complaint. The International Dispute Resolution Centre in London is the venue for the private hearing. City says it welcomes the investigation in order to “impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position” and has always denied any misconduct. Early in 2025 is when the hearing’s decision is most likely to be made.
Following a period of gardening leave with City, Berrada began his work at United in July. There are several former City workers who are employed at Old Trafford besides him. Before relocating to Southampton, Jason Wilcox, the technical director, worked for the club’s academy for almost ten years at the Etihad Stadium. Old Trafford is also unconcerned about his being investigated in connection with City’s allegations.