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UK leader worried about the future of Manchester City's owners

According to several media outlets, UK leader Andy Burnham has expressed his fear that Manchester City's owners might leave the club.

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UK leader Andy Burnham has said he would be "very worried" about the idea of Manchester City's owners leaving the club, according to several media outlets. According to Le Parisien, he said: "I would be very worried." De Telegraaf and L'Équipe confirm his comments, mentioning concern in the event of a sale of the club.

According to BBC Sport, Burnham would be "really concerned" if the owners sold after rule breaches. The Daily Mail specifies that he fears they might be forced to sell after being found guilty of overseeing a £900 million "sham," while praising their investment in the city.

Sources

  1. Le Parisien« Je serais très inquiet » : le Premier ministre britannique craint le départ des propriétaires de Manchester City (new window)leparisien.fr
  2. De TelegraafBritse premier Burnham ’maakt zich zorgen’ als eigenaren Manchester City verkopen (new window)telegraaf.nl
  3. L’ÉquipeLe Premier ministre britannique Andy Burnham serait « très inquiet » en cas de départ des propriétaires de Manchester City (new window)lequipe.fr
  4. BBC SportBurnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches (new window)bbc.co.uk
  5. Daily MailAndy Burnham admits concern Man City owners will be forced to SELL after being found guilty of overseeing £900m 'sham': Prime Minister praises their investment into the city (new window)dailymail.com