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  "id": 2724968,
  "title": "Man City boss Maresca targets next Rodri after midfielder's exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/man-city-boss-maresca-targets-next-rodri-after-midfielders-exit-2724968",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T05:12:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1517098/man-city-boss-maresca-targets-next-rodri-after-midfielders-exit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his intention to find a successor for star midfielder Rodri, following the player's recent transfer to Barcelona. Maresca stated that City has a proven track record of replacing key players, citing examples such as Kevin De Bruyne arriving after David Silva's departure, Erling Haaland joining after Sergio Aguero's exit, and Rodri's arrival after Fernandinho's departure. Rodri, who captained Spain to European Championship victory and was named player of the tournament, departed from City after a successful seven-year stint that included four Premier League titles, the Champions League, and two FA Cups. Maresca emphasized the need to adapt and remove any players who lack motivation, while remaining relaxed about potential further transfers before the window closes.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club would look to find the next Rodri following the midfielder’s departure to Barcelona, insisting City had repeatedly shown an ability to replace key players.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Man City boss Maresca targets next Rodri after midfielder's exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/man-city-boss-maresca-targets-next-rodri-after-midfielders-exit",
        "published": "2026-08-23T04:13:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Man City coach Maresca targets next Rodri after midfielder’s exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/man-city-coach-maresca-targets-next-rodri-after-midfielders-exit",
        "published": "2026-08-23T05:17:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Man City to find new Rodri, says Maresca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/epl-man-city-to-find-new-rodri-says-maresca",
        "published": "2026-08-23T06:02:22.000Z"
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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."
}