Ireland is alleging that City owe him the money as part of his pay-off when he joined Aston Villa last summer.
But the club say he is not entitled to it as he broke a confidentiality agreement.
Dispute: Stephen Ireland claims he is owed ?1.5m by Manchester City
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Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail