Rui Pinto’s lawyers in talks with UK authorities over cooperation deal for whistleblower

The Guardian Sport Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10:30 UTC By Exclusive by Miguel Dantas in Porto and Ed Aarons 1 min read

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Serious Fraud Office has contacted PintoHe is willing to assist in exchange for protectionRui Pinto’s lawyers are in talks with British authorities over a potential cooperation agreement under which the Manchester City whistleblower could help to expose serious financial and sporting crime in the UK.According to information obtained by the Guardian, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has contacted Pinto after it emerged he was willing to assist British authorities with their investigations in...

Serious Fraud Office has contacted Pinto
He is willing to assist in exchange for protection

Rui Pinto’s lawyers are in talks with British authorities over a potential cooperation agreement under which the Manchester City whistleblower could help to expose serious financial and sporting crime in the UK.

According to information obtained by the Guardian, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has contacted Pinto after it emerged he was willing to assist British authorities with their investigations in exchange for protection.

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