Relegation may prompt Haaland and Rodri to leave

Manchester City's Financial Fair Play (FFP) case is nearing its conclusion, and the verdict is expected soon. If the Premier League rules against the club, they could face severe penalties, including relegation due to a significant points deduction. City has maintained its innocence throughout the investigation, despite their large spending on players and contracts lately. If a guilty verdict leads to relegation, many of their current squad members could leave the club. The article ranks City’s 2024/25 squad by the likelihood of each player departing in the event of relegation. Starting from the least likely to leave, Scott Carson is expected to remain since he is a backup keeper. Young talents like Claudio Echeverri and Nico O’Reilly might benefit from more playing time in the Championship. Others, including Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic, could also choose to stay. However, there are concerns about some players' futures, like Rodri and Erling Haaland, who may want to leave for clubs like Real Madrid, especially if relegation occurs. Top players like Kevin De Bruyne might prefer to end their careers in a more competitive environment rather than the Championship. The situation remains uncertain as the footballing world awaits the impending verdict.