{
  "id": 2663035,
  "title": "Man City will ‘try to find the new Rodri’ – Maresca",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/man-city-will-try-to-find-the-new-rodri-maresca-2663035",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T20:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/man-city-will-try-to-find-the-new-rodri-maresca/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Enzo Maresca, the manager of Manchester City, has expressed the club's intention to \"try to find the new Rodri\" following the Spain captain's departure to Barcelona. Rodri, who played nearly 300 games for the club and won several titles, signed a contract extension with the Premier League champions. Confused by Rodri's exit, Maresca noted that previous departures of key players have been met with the arrival of new talent. He also acknowledged that City has a busy transfer window ahead, with several signings and departures expected.",
  "summary": "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. Rodri became one of the best midfielders in the world during his seven seasons at the Etihad Stadium, winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or award as well as […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Man City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/man-city-will-try-to-find-the-new-rodri-maresca",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:30:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/maresca-says-man-city-must-fill-rodri-void-after-barca-switch",
        "published": "2026-08-22T22:15:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}