# Maresca Stays Firm as City Faces Financial Rules

> Maresca insists trust in City’s leadership despite financial breaches.
- Title: Maresca Stays Firm as City Faces Financial Rules | Shortify
- Summary: Maresca insists trust in City’s leadership despite financial breaches. Maresca maintains almost total control after Manchester City’s Premier League…
- Keywords: enzo maresca, manchester city, premier league, financial rules, khaldoon al-mubarak, ferran soriano, erling haaland, anfield, sports, Maresca, Stays, Firm
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/09/maresca-maintains-almost-total-control-as-he-follows-manchester-city-owners-line
- Published: 2026-10-09T16:00:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: enzo maresca, manchester city, premier league, financial rules, khaldoon al-mubarak, ferran soriano, erling haaland, anfield, sports
## Maresca’s 16-minute media conference
Maresca’s media conference lasted 16 minutes with 45 attendees, a threefold increase from usual.
## Maresca trusts City’s leadership
Maresca stated he completely trusts the club’s owner, CEO, and sport director in this moment.

> I understand the reason why most of you are here but the only thing I can say is what I said already. The reason why I joined this club is because I completely trust 100% the owner, the CEO, the sport director, and all the organisation.
## Maresca clarifies trust timeline
Maresca corrected his earlier statement to emphasize trust in the club’s leadership for the future.

> Sorry, that was the wrong answer. I completely trust the club in this moment, in the future, always.
## Maresca follows owners’ line
Maresca maintained strict alignment with City’s owners, Khaldoon al-Mubarak and Ferran Soriano.

> Maresca refuses to confirm he will stay at Manchester City if club lose appeal
## Maresca addresses Haaland’s wellbeing
Maresca reported Haaland recovered after a short break in Marbella and is ready for Anfield.

> He’s good. He went to Marbella, two or three days off, played golf, recovered and prepared for Anfield.
## Maresca prepares for Anfield clash
Maresca expects a febrile Anfield atmosphere but remains confident in his team’s ability to win.

> We need to be ready... It will be our duty to try to do our best and win the game.
## Key takeaway

Maresca maintains almost total control after Manchester City’s Premier League financial breach ruling.