Mateo Kovacic confirms he will stay at Manchester City this summer
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Mateo Kovacic has announced his decision to remain with Manchester City after discussions with manager Enzo Maresca. The Croatia international stated he felt assured about his role following these talks, emphasizing the importance of being told he is counted on by the club. Kovacic's future had been in question due to the club's growing midfield depth with new signings. His decision alleviates uncertainties regarding Manchester City's midfield plans ahead of the upcoming season. Kovacic's contract runs until the summer of 2027.
- •Kovacic confirms he will stay at Manchester City.
- •Discussions with Enzo Maresca assured him of his role.
- •City's midfield now includes new signings and Kovacic.
- •Kovacic's contract extends until summer 2027.
- •Decision removes uncertainty from City's midfield plans.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — A Spanish midfielder is happy at Manchester City and this season will be crucial for him
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mateo Kovacic confirms Manchester City stay after speaking with Enzo Maresca
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mateo Kovacic confirms decision on Manchester City future after talks with Enzo Maresca
"Mateo Kovacic confirmed that he is set to stay at Manchester City for the 2026-27 season. With Kovacic announcing his intention to stay at City provided clarity on one midfielders future. Now, Nico Go...
"Mateo Kovacic has confirmed he will remain at Manchester City for the upcoming season, bringing an end to speculation surrounding his future.The Croatia international had been linked with a move away ...
"Kovacic says he “didn’t feel question marks” from Maresca or the club after summer talksCroatia international says he was told the club “count on” him, which was “important to hear”Kovac...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 8:35 PMA Spanish midfielder is happy at Manchester City and this season will be crucial for him
Mateo Kovacic confirmed that he is set to stay at Manchester City for the 2026-27 season. With Kovacic announcing his intention to stay at City provided clarity on one midfielders future. Now, Nico Go...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 9:20 AMMateo Kovacic confirms Manchester City stay after speaking with Enzo Maresca
Mateo Kovacic has confirmed he will remain at Manchester City for the upcoming season, bringing an end to speculation surrounding his future.The Croatia international had been linked with a move away ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:25 AMMateo Kovacic confirms decision on Manchester City future after talks with Enzo Maresca
Kovacic says he “didn’t feel question marks” from Maresca or the club after summer talksCroatia international says he was told the club “count on” him, which was “important to hear”Kovac...
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