Mateo Kovacic confirms Manchester City support amid exit talks
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Mateo Kovacic stated that Manchester City "count on me" despite recent transfer speculation linking him to Serie A clubs Juventus and Inter Milan. The midfielder, entering the final year of his contract, played only nine matches last season due to injuries. New manager Enzo Maresca expressed support for Kovacic but was noncommittal about his future in recent comments. Kovacic played 45 minutes in a friendly against Inter on Saturday and may have an opportunity for more playing time, especially with Spain's Rodri recovering from back surgery. Elliott Anderson, City's recent signing, is also set to compete for a midfield spot.
- •Kovacic linked with moves to Juventus and Inter Milan.
- •Played only nine matches last season due to injuries.
- •Maersca expressed support but remains noncommittal on Kovacic's future.
- •Kovacic featured for 45 minutes in a recent friendly match.
- •Rodri is recovering from back surgery, impacting midfield roles.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Man City count on me despite exit rumours - Kovacic
- 6:00 AMBBC Sport — Man City count on me despite exit rumours - Kovacic
"Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic says the club "count on me" despite the midfielder being linked with a move away this summer.
"Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic says the club "count on me" despite the midfielder being linked with a move away this summer.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:00 AMMan City count on me despite exit rumours - Kovacic
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic says the club "count on me" despite the midfielder being linked with a move away this summer.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 6:00 AMMan City count on me despite exit rumours - Kovacic
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic says the club "count on me" despite the midfielder being linked with a move away this summer.
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