Maresca addresses Rodri's surgery and Real Madrid transfer rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Enzo Maresca stated he is unconcerned about the transfer speculation surrounding Manchester City's Rodri, who is set to undergo back surgery. The midfielder has been linked to Real Madrid amid interest following Spain's World Cup success. Maresca confirmed Rodri will miss the start of the Premier League season as he recovers from the operation scheduled for Monday. He emphasized that transfer rumors are typical for high-profile players like Rodri, who is entering the final year of his contract at City.
- •Rodri will undergo back surgery and miss the Premier League start.
- •He has been linked to Real Madrid after winning the Golden Ball at the World Cup.
- •Maresca remains relaxed about the transfer speculation surrounding Rodri.
- •Rodri is in the final year of his contract with Manchester City.
- •James Trafford is seeking a first-choice role amid transfer interest from Leeds United.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca calm over Rodri’s Real Madrid links as Man City star set for back surgery and to miss Premier League start
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Man City boss Maresca confirms Rodri blow and discusses Real Madrid links, futures of two other players and transfer plans
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca shows confidence: Rodri will join Man City training after surgery and holidays
"Newly appointed Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca shared his thoughts on the ongoing transfer rumours surrounding Rodri and Real Madrid. His statements might come across rather deflating for the Real Madrid fans who want to see Rodri at the Bernabeu. “Around big players there is always speculation. I’m not worried about that, I think it’s […]
"Enzo Maresca has said he is not worried about transfer speculation surrounding Rodri and confirmed the midfielder will undergo surgery. Rodri has been linked with a move toReal Madrid after captaining...
"New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Rodri is set to undergo surgery on a back injury following his World Cup triumph with Spain.The Spaniard is set to miss the start of the season...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:05 PMMaresca calm over Rodri’s Real Madrid links as Man City star set for back surgery and to miss Premier League start
Enzo Maresca has said he is not worried about transfer speculation surrounding Rodri and confirmed the midfielder will undergo surgery. Rodri has been linked with a move toReal Madrid after captaining...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 1:10 PMMan City boss Maresca confirms Rodri blow and discusses Real Madrid links, futures of two other players and transfer plans
New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Rodri is set to undergo surgery on a back injury following his World Cup triumph with Spain.The Spaniard is set to miss the start of the season...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 1:04 PMMaresca shows confidence: Rodri will join Man City training after surgery and holidays
Newly appointed Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca shared his thoughts on the ongoing transfer rumours surrounding Rodri and Real Madrid. His statements might come across rather deflating for the Real Madrid fans who want to see Rodri at the Bernabeu. “Around big players there is always speculation. I’m not worried about that, I think it’s […]
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