Maresca confirms Rodri to return to Manchester City next week
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Enzo Maresca has indicated that Rodri is expected to return to Manchester City next week amidst ongoing transfer speculation. City reportedly rejected a €45 million bid from Barcelona for the midfielder, who is in the final year of his contract. While there has been interest from Real Madrid, City is unwilling to sell Rodri unless offers reach €80 million. The player is currently recovering from back surgery, which may delay his participation in the start of the season. Maresca stated that he anticipates Rodri will be back in Manchester by August 14.
- •Rodri is recovering from back surgery and may miss the start of the season.
- •City rejected a €45 million offer from Barcelona for Rodri.
- •Rodri is in the final year of his contract with Manchester City.
- •Maresca confirmed Rodri is expected back in Manchester on August 14.
- •City will consider selling Rodri only for offers reaching €80 million.
- 11:20 PMESPN Soccer — Maresca expects Rodri City return 'at the moment'
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca expects Rodri back in Manchester amid transfer rumours
"Enzo Maresca has said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week amid continuing speculation over the Spain midfielder's future. City this week rejected a €45 million ($52 million) offer from Barcelona for the Ballon d'Or winner, with the 30-year-old in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
"Enzo Maresca said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week amid continuing speculation over the Spain midfielder's future.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 9, 2026, 11:20 PMMaresca expects Rodri City return 'at the moment'
Enzo Maresca said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week amid continuing speculation over the Spain midfielder's future.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:48 PMMaresca expects Rodri back in Manchester amid transfer rumours
Enzo Maresca has said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week amid continuing speculation over the Spain midfielder's future. City this week rejected a €45 million ($52 million) offer from Barcelona for the Ballon d'Or winner, with the 30-year-old in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
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