‘We will get through this together’ — Pep Guardiola reacts to Manchester City guilty verdict

File photo: Pep Guardiola joined Manchester City in 2016 and went on to win 20 trophies. | Photo Credit: AP

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said that he will always be behind the club after it was deemed guilty by an independent commission for breaking financial rules of the Premier League on Tuesday.

The Spaniard, who left the club this summer after 10 years in charge, said that he wants the City fans to know that “I am here.”

“I want every single Manchester City fan across the world to know I am here; more than ever. I am, always have been, always will be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, staff, Enzo and you, our unique supporters,” he said in a post on social media on Wednesday.

“Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all,” he added.

ALSO READ | Timeline of the Premier League vs. Manchester City financial charges

Guardiola joined the club in 2016 and went on to win 20 trophies, including its maiden UEFA Champions League title, before being replaced by Enzo Maresca before the start of this season.

City was found to have arranged “sham” contracts with several commercial partners to artificially inflate the club’s revenues and reduce costs over a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018.

The club, however, remains adamant that it is innocent and said that it will appeal the decision.