'Man City players could resign, become free agents' - Footballers lawyer claims- Man City stars could leave the club for nothing and become free agents after the club was banned from the Champions League - City were found guilty for misleading UEFA and disobeying Financial Fair Play rules in a leaked file that was presented to the media - The likes of Pep Guardiola, Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne and a host of others could walk away from the club Man City players could walk out on club on grounds that the trust and confidence in their employers were betrayed, reports claim. The Etihad outfit have been banned by UEFA from participating in the Champions League in the next two seasons and slapped with a £25million fine. City were culpable for misleading Europe's governing body and breaking Financial Fair Play rules. And according to sports lawyer John Mehrzad, players can walk away from the club as free agents because the club have breached their contracts Recommended for you "Them go break all these tables": Portable unveils new look of his bar, DJ... This means that players and coaches will be able to walk away from the club for nothing or request improved financials terms in order to stay. Mehrzad tweeted: "The club arguably has breached their contracts, entitling them to walk out of the club or seek improved financial terms to stay." The legal practitioner also said that players could say the club have prevented them from playing in Europe's elite tournament. The lawyer said: "Players could contend that their contracts have been undermined - and resign in response, becoming free agents. "Their agents will demand massive guaranteed payments/renegotiated contracts for them to stay." Pep Guardiola's future as well as the likes of Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bryune, Sergio Aguero and the likes could leave the club. City's place in the league have been rendered null and void for a top four place finish as the team that finishes fifth will qualify. Recommended for you “Papa Gemma on duty”: Video of Yetunde Barnabas’ hubby Peter Olayinka backi... The Etihad out will be taking on Real Madrid in the last 16 and winning the tournament for the first time in their history could be the club's only consolation. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan' Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Rui Pinto is believed to be the man behind Man City's ban from the Champions League after the hacker gained access into the club emails. The 31-year-old uncovered their shady deals the media which has seen him being sent to prison since 2019 as he awaits his trail. In the other news, Legit.ng also reported that John Obi Mikel has joined a host of other celebrities in the world to celebrate Valentine's Day on his social media handle. Mikel's partner Olga Diyachenko was also in the spirit of love for her life-long lover as the pair exchanged sweet messages to each other for the sake of February 14. Recommended for you 2023 guber elections: INEC appoints PDP's ally as ICT boss? Fact spring up Legit.ng also reported that Kurt Zouma has given another version of what he thinks about former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The France international revealed that the Special one once told him that he was rubbish after he performed poorly in a match few years back. Sports Bants: NFF launches new Super Eagles jersey, is it the best ever? | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Man City stars could leave the club for nothing and become free agents after the club was banned from the Champions League - City were found guilty for misleading UEFA and disobeying Financial Fair Play rules in a leaked file that was presented to the media - The likes of Pep Guardiola, Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne and a host of others could walk away from the club PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng Legit.ng Sports Bants: NFF launches new Super Eagles jersey, is it the best ever?