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  "id": 2732132,
  "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-2732132",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T06:20:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-to-find-new-rodri-says-maresca/"
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  "account": "Manchester City plans to find a replacement for Rodri after the Spanish midfielder's move to Barcelona, according to manager Enzo Maresca. Rodri, 30, joined the Premier League champions in a £65 million deal, winning four Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League final. He also won the 2024 Ballon d'Or and helped Spain win the World Cup. Maresca stated that they aim to find \"the new Rodri,\" emphasizing that the player had not yet achieved the pinnacle of success when he joined the club. Before joining City, Rodri had not won the Ballon d'Or, Champions League, or Club World Cup. Maresca recalled that City had previously replaced key players like David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, and Fernandinho successfully. He urged the club to continue recruiting well after Rodri's departure.",
  "summary": "Enzo Maresca confirms Manchester City will seek a new Rodri after the midfielder’s £65m transfer to Barcelona. Discover how City plans to replace the Ballo Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-to-find-new-rodri-says-maresca/",
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        "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",
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        "title": "Man City boss Maresca targets next Rodri after midfielder's exit",
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        "title": "Man City coach Maresca targets next Rodri after midfielder’s exit",
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        "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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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "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-2746387",
        "published": "2026-08-23T07:48:11.000Z"
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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."
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