Man City expulsion fears: Haaland and co readying to leave if club fail in Champions League case

Pep Guardiola’s squad are growing increasingly concerned that Manchester City could be kicked out of the Champions League and are starting to look for new clubs, according to reports.

Premier League champions City face being barred from European competition for a year after being charged with breaking Uefa’s Financial Fair Play rules.

The club have until March 21 to respond to the allegations, but the situation is causing anxiety within the squad.

According to The Times, several players, including star striker Erling Haaland, are now exploring their options in case City are found guilty.

The report claims that Haaland has a release clause in his contract that would allow him to leave if the club are banned from the Champions League.

City are confident that they will be able to clear their name, but the uncertainty is starting to take its toll on the players.

One source told The Times: “The players are starting to get worried. They don’t want to be stuck at a club that can’t play in the Champions League.”

If City are found guilty, it would be a major blow to the club. They have spent heavily in recent years in an attempt to win the Champions League, and a ban would seriously damage their ambitions.

It would also be a major blow to the Premier League, which has been the dominant force in European football in recent years.

City are one of the most successful clubs in England, and their absence from the Champions League would be a major loss for the competition.