Tim Howard said Cavan Sullivan will still thrive at Manchester City despite the club being found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial regulations. Sullivan is contractually obligated to join Manchester City when he turns 18.
Howard’s view on City’s player development
Howard said on Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan: "They’ve bought a lot of players, given the financial situation, but they also know how to produce players. They know how to get the best out of players. Their players don’t fail a lot."
Howard added: "Their players don’t fail, so he is not going to fail there because there is uncertainty."
He also said: "He’s okay. His development will not get hampered in any way, shape or form."
Sullivan’s agreement
SI reported that Sullivan signed his first professional contract with the Union in May 2024 at 14 years old, and the report says it included an agreement to transfer to Manchester City. Two months later, Sullivan became the youngest player in MLS history.
What SI reported about Manchester City
SI reported that Manchester City were found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial regulations for nearly a decade, from 2009 to 2018, and that the club are in the process of an appeal.
The report says Manchester City arranged “sham” contracts and filed “misstated accounts” that reduced costs by £900 million ($1.2 billion). SI also reported that the club are in the process of an appeal and demand that they have “irrefutable evidence” to prove their innocence.
Sullivan’s season numbers
SI reported that Sullivan has seven goals and 14 assists in 20 regular season starts this season.
Howard also said: "If he gets more playing time because they are in the Championship, great for him. If they are in the Premier League and want to play him, great. If they want to bring him over and loan him out to another European team, great."