Man City is potentially confronted with new judicial disputes after the accusations of the Spanish club of Real Valladolid concerning his management of the transfer of the 18 -year -old defender Juma Bah.
The Sierra Léonais talent, who was a remarkable artist in Valladolid, is at the center of a dispute that could lead to more legal repercussions for City.
Real Valladolid accuses Manchester City of “listening” a young person
Valladolid claims that Man City influenced Bah’s decision to activate his release clause of 6 million euros, a decision which, according to them, violates the transfer rules.
As reported The telegraphThe Spanish club accuses City of “listening” Bah, a practice which consists in approaching a player without the consent of his current club. Valladolid says that the alleged interference of City led Bah to leave prematurely, thus triggering a legal puzzle.
Bah, who joined Valladolid in August 2024 thanks to the loan of Slifa freetonians, was initially in the reserve team but quickly obtained a place in the first team.
The Sierra Léonais entered history in September 2024 by becoming the first player in his country to appear in Liga. Since then, Bah has established himself as an important figure of Valladolid, making 13 appearances in all competitions.
However, the tensions around his contract increased when Bah refused an offer to renew his contract, which would have increased his release clause. On January 21, Bah and his agent announced his departure after sparking the clause, which led Valladolid to claim that Man City had orchestrated the transfer.
Manchester City is no stranger to controversies and legal problems. Manchester City is currently involved in a major case after being accused of violating several financial regulations. They would have distorted financial information for each season from 2009-10 to 2017-18. A verdict on the current case is expected in the coming months, with potentially severe sanctions are loomingIncluding fines, points deductions or even the abolition of previous titles if allegations are confirmed.
In addition to that, City recently brought legal action against the Premier League On their rules relating to transactions with the associated parties, leaving victorious from the judicial dispute.
While Manchester City continues to fight against legal problems behind the scenes, its performance on the ground has also experienced a slowdown this season.
The title champions of the Premier League are found in an unexpected position, 5th in the championship with 38 points, already six points behind Arsenal, second, and Nottingham Forest, third, both with 44 points and 12 points behind Liverpool, first. who have a match in hand. City has already undergone six defeats this season, a contrast that struck with its usual domination.
Their difficulties in the Premier League are reflected in the Champions League, where they are about to be eliminated from the championship phase. A 4-2 defeat against PSG left the Pep Guardiola team to do during their last match against the Bruges club to secure a place in dams.
Man City’s next confrontation with Chelsea
City’s next challenge will take place this weekend when they face Chelsea during a crucial meeting in the Premier League. Under the direction of the new Manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea was rather correct, occupying 4th place with only two points ahead of City. However, the recent form of the Blues was mixed, with two defeats, two draws and a victory in their last five games.
Despite their respective difficulties, the match promises to be exciting. Maresca will return to Etihad to face his former mentor Pep Guardiola, the two teams fighting desperately to finish among the first four. For those who wish to attend, information on How to buy tickets for Manchester City VS Chelsea are available here.
With growing legal challenges and insufficient performance on the ground, City finds itself in a crisis, both on and off the field.
