Real Madrid boss José Mourinho says he might be 80 years old by the time Manchester City’s money case is finally settled.
An independent panel found City guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules.
The cases cover the years 2009 to 2018.
City has already appealed the decision.
Mourinho said he would rather laugh about it.
He is in his 60s, so he said he would need to be lucky to still be around when the final ruling comes.
First there will be a decision, then an appeal, and by then he would be 80.
He also had some fun with former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who now manages Brazil.
Mourinho said photos of Ancelotti are everywhere in the club’s hallways and he is tired of seeing them.
He added that Ancelotti recently asked to visit the Valdebebas training ground to check on Brazilian players like Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Eder Militao and Endrick.
Mourinho said he could not believe it at first, but he described Ancelotti as a gentleman and a great guy.
He said he does not think he is the problem.
In his view, it is bad luck and the timing of the clubs he has joined.
