“Simply put, this is a case initiated by UEFA, prosecuted by UEFA and judged by UEFA.
“With this prejudicial process now over, the Club will pursue an impartial judgment as quickly as possible and will therefore, in the first instance, commence proceedings with the Court of Arbitration for Sport at the earliest opportunity.”
City will carry on competing in this season’s Champions League as the punishment will come into effect next term and will carry on until the 2021-2022 campaign, pending an appeal.
Pep Guardiola’s side will take on Real Madrid in the Round of 16 with the first leg taking place on February 26 at the Santiago Bernabeu (8pm).
