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Enzo Maresca addresses Rodri's future amid Madrid interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Enzo Maresca addresses Rodri's future amid Madrid interest

Summary

Enzo Maresca, the new Manchester City manager, spoke about midfielder Rodri's status ahead of a pre-season match against Inter Milan in Hong Kong. Maresca confirmed that Rodri recently underwent successful surgery and described ongoing speculation regarding a potential transfer to Real Madrid as 'just about speculation at the moment.' Real Madrid has expressed interest in Rodri, although no formal offer has been made. Maresca emphasized the importance of Rodri to the team while acknowledging the player's need for rest after the FIFA World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Rodri recently had successful surgery and is on holiday.
•Maresca downplayed transfer speculation regarding Real Madrid.
•No contract discussions have taken place regarding Rodri's future.
•Real Madrid has shown interest but has not made a formal offer.
•Maresca calls Rodri a top player essential for the team.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca breaks long-held silence on Rodri’s Man City future and Real Madrid talks

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Maresca says Rodri’s situation is “just about speculation at the moment” ahead of his first seasonThe new Man City boss confirmed Rodri had surgery a few weeks ago & that “everything was fine�...
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