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  "id": 2752029,
  "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-2752029",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:57:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/23/man-city-boss-maresca-targets-next-rodri-after-midfielder-s-exit"
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  "account": "Manchester City's manager Enzo Maresca has announced that the club will be seeking a replacement for midfielder Rodri following his departure to Barcelona. Maresca acknowledged the difficulty of replacing a player of Rodri's caliber, but expressed confidence that City's track record of successfully integrating new talent would enable them to find a suitable successor. Rodri, who spent seven years at City, was instrumental in the team's success, securing multiple Premier League titles, the Champions League, and two FA Cups. Despite acknowledging Rodri's absence, Maresca remained optimistic about the club's ability to adapt and strengthen its roster before the upcoming Premier League season.",
  "summary": "Rodri recently completed his move to Barcelona, ending a trophy-laden seven-year spell at the Etihad.",
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        "title": "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",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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-2752481",
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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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