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Carragher says Man City owners must sell to end Abu Dhabi era

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Jamie Carragher has argued that Manchester City's owners need to sell the club to end the Abu Dhabi era. The former Liverpool defender made the comment amid ongoing discussion about City's ownership. He believes a sale is necessary for that period to close.

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Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, has said Manchester City’s owners must sell the club for the Abu Dhabi era to end. His comment comes as Manchester City’s ownership continues to be discussed. Carragher’s position is that a sale would be necessary to close that period. The available material does not include further details about the ownership, possible buyers, or any response from the club. The remark fits into wider Premier League conversations about club ownership and how supporters and commentators assess long-running ownership regimes.

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