Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a resolution in their legal dispute concerning the rules on associated party transactions (APTs).
City have now acknowledged that the existing APT regulations are “valid and binding,” marking a significant shift after challenging amendments to the rules earlier this year.
The APT rules are designed to ensure commercial agreements—particularly those involving companies linked to club owners—are conducted at fair market value. They aim to prevent the artificial inflation of sponsorship or commercial deals that could distort financial fair play.
Both City and the Premier League released statements on Monday confirming they have “agreed to terminate the proceedings,” officially bringing the dispute to an end.
However, City remain entangled in a separate legal battle, as they face over 100 charges from the Premier League relating to alleged breaches of financial regulations.
