Former Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch could do nothing but laugh as he reflected on Manchester City’s financial scandal, questioning how the Cityzens could pull off the signing of striker Erling Haaland for just $66 million (£52 million) in 2022.
The investigation against City, which saw the club found guilty of major financial breaches, only covered the years between 2009 and 2018, but Marsch claimed it was an open secret that City’s misconduct continued for years beyond that.