Every word Maresca said on Man City charges verdict

Enzo Maresca held his first press conference since Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules; Maresca spoke for 15 minutes on Friday ahead of their match against Liverpool on Sunday, live on Sky Sports

Q. You referred to the controversy surrounding City as noise. Is that somewhat dismissive of the genuine anger felt by many towards the findings of the commission? Do you understand the outrage and anger?

First of all, morning. I understand the reason why most of you are here. But the only thing I can say is stuff I already said. There is a process ongoing and, in this moment, I completely trust the club. This is what I can say about that.

Q. Why do you trust the club? Have you sought clarity from them? Have you seen the irrefutable evidence they refer to? Your predecessor, Pep Guardiola, once said if the club is relegated, he would stay. Will you give that commitment as well?

First of all, I trust the club because I trust the people and that is why I joined the club. There is not another club in the world where I would like to be. I'm very happy to be here. I'm very proud, I've said many times since I arrived.

Q. You were here before and you worked with Pep, do the achievements that you had then now look different to you?

Absolutely not. The last time I was here was the treble season. I know the effort from the players, the manager, the club. I know exactly the effort that the club gave to achieve that target. I don't have any doubts about that.

The players, I've said already, we can only control the football side. We are focused on that. This is what we can do and control. We cannot control something different.

Q. Do you share the view of your CEO that there is a conspiracy against the club by the Premier League?

Again, I understand the reason why most of you are here, but the only thing I can say is what I said already that the reason why I joined the club is because I completely trust, 100 per cent, the owner, the CEO, the sporting director, all the organisation. I don't have any doubts about that.

I spoke with the club for sure. Probably the right moment to speak about that is when we're going to win this appeal.

I spoke with Pep the last time after the Man Utd game, after the derby. That was the last time I spoke with Pep and I know that he's coming on Tuesday.

It's always a pleasure. After 10 years here, he can come at any time he wants, not just for a game, for a training session, at any moment. I think it will be nice for him, for the fans, for everyone.

Q. In May 2022, Pep said that if the club has lied to him, he'll walk away. Would that be the same for you? If it's confirmed, would you consider your position?