Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement in their dispute over the rules that govern commercial deals
City have accepted the rules governing associated party transactions (APT) are valid and binding, with both parties agreeing to terminate legal proceedings.
The club had mounted a legal challenge against the Premier League, claiming new rules were “unlawful”.
“Neither the Premier League nor the club will be making any further comment about the matter,” a joint statement said.
City are also awaiting the outcome of a landmark disciplinary hearing after being charged by the Premier League with more than 100 alleged breaches of financial rules for which the club deny wrongdoing.
Last year, an independent arbitration panel found against aspects of the league’s APT regulations after a lawsuit instigated by the club.
The rules were formed by the Premier League to prevent clubs from profiting from commercial deals with companies linked to their owners that are deemed above “fair market value”.
In November 2024, a majority of top-flight clubs voted to approve amendments to the APTs, despite opposition from City.
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