Man City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca
Manchester City will "try to find the new Rodri" after the Spain captain left the club earlier this week to join La Liga champions Barcelona, says manager Enzo Maresca.
Manager Enzo Maresca of Manchester City has stated that the club will be searching for a replacement for the Spanish midfielder Rodri, who recently transferred to Barcelona. Rodri, a seven-time Premier League winner and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, has been a crucial player for City for nearly a decade, leading them to multiple titles, including the 2023 Champions League final.
As a result of Rodri's departure, Maresca emphasised the need to find a new player with similar attributes through recruitment. The manager highlighted that City has a history of adapting to player departures, citing examples of Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero joining the team after their respective exits. Maresca also mentioned that the club is actively pursuing deals to sign players such as Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, Bournemouth's Alex Scott, and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have secured Brazilian winger Savinho for £75 million and are in discussions to acquire City teammate Omar Marmoush. Maresca acknowledged the challenges faced by the club in the transfer window due to players leaving, but expressed the belief that they will manage to make the necessary improvements.
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