{
  "id": 119217,
  "title": "Man City count on me despite exit rumours - Kovacic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/man-city-count-on-me-despite-exit-rumours-kovacic-119217",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T06:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy74e6yzvm7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic insists the club has faith in him despite speculation linking him with a summer move to Serie A. Juventus and Inter Milan are reportedly interested in the 32-year-old Croatian international, who is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium without a new deal on offer. Kovacic played only nine games last season due to injuries, but new boss Enzo Maresca has pledged his commitment to the player. Kovacic, speaking after a friendly against Inter, said he didn't sense any uncertainty from the club about his future. The Spanish World Cup winner Rodri's back surgery may sideline him for the start of the season, opening the door for Kovacic to step in. Tijjani Reijnders, Nico Gonzalez, and new £116m signing Elliot Anderson are all competing for a starting role in midfield. Kovacic praised Maresca's playing style, calling it \"music to my ears,\" and praised Anderson's quality and physicality, calling him a \"great signing\" for the club.",
  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Man City count on me despite exit rumours - Kovacic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/man-city-count-on-me-despite-exit-rumours-kovacic",
        "published": "2026-08-04T06:00:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}