Roberto Mancini, the former Manchester City manager, has stated that he is not concerned about his involvement in the financial rule breach scandal surrounding the English club.
The Italy coach said in comments reported by ESPN: "It is not a problem that concerns me."
Mancini's statement comes despite what appeared to be an admission last weekend, before a Nations League match in Turkey, that he had a "dual contract" during his tenure as Manchester City manager between 2009 and 2013.
Among the list of charges faced by Manchester City are allegations of failing to provide accurate details regarding payments to players and coaches from the 2009-2010 season through to the 2017-2018 season.
German magazine Der Spiegel published evidence in 2018 showing that Mancini doubled his base salary of £1.45 million by providing consultancy services to a club in Abu Dhabi.
The Telegraph newspaper also reported this week that Manchester City is accused of potentially evading around £12 million in income tax and national insurance contributions related to Mancini's salary.
Mancini was asked whether he felt concerned about this issue ahead of Friday's match between Italy and France.
Mancini said: "No. I spoke about this matter last night. It is not something that concerns me. It is a problem for Manchester City, unfortunately."
Mancini added, repeating his phrase: "It is not a problem that concerns me. Look, really, I already said that in Turkey."
Mancini had stated in Turkey that Manchester City is not guilty, and that "the issue of having a dual contract is not my problem but theirs, most likely."
It is worth noting that Mancini led Manchester City to win their first titles following the UAE takeover of the club in 2008; the team won the FA Cup in 2011, and Mancini guided the side in the 2011-2012 season to claim the Premier League title for the first time in half a century.
He was dismissed from his position days after a shocking defeat against Wigan in the 2013 FA Cup final.
