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A Level Playing Field
Furthermore, Guardiola defended the club's financial strategies by comparing City’s expenditures with those of other clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Liverpool. He noted that City still trails behind these clubs in terms of net spend, especially over recent transfer windows where they have actively sold players to balance their books.
Amidst the swirling rumors and financial scrutiny, Guardiola maintained that every club should be allowed to manage their finances as they see fit, stating, "if we can spend it, we have the money." His sentiments echoed a desire for a more nuanced understanding of financial management within the sport rather than a blanket judgment based on spending figures.