{
  "id": 2758008,
  "title": "Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/maresca-says-man-city-must-fill-rodri-void-after-barca-switch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T09:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/premier-league/2026-08-23-maresca-says-man-city-must-fill-rodri-void-after-barca-switch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his intention to replace the recently departed Rodri, following the midfielder's move to Barcelona. Rodri, a World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient, made a significant impact at the Etihad Stadium, contributing to four Premier League titles and the Champions League during his seven-year tenure at the club. Maresca, who succeeded Pep Guardiola, stated that he will strive to find a replacement, acknowledging the significant void left by Rodri's departure. He drew parallels with past instances of key players leaving the club, suggesting that new talent will soon follow. The Italian manager remains confident that City can adapt and recruit a suitable successor, despite the recent wave of departures, including Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Tijjani Reijnders. Maresca is optimistic about forthcoming transfers, having only recently signed midfielder Elliot Anderson, and is unfazed by the extensive squad overhaul.",
  "summary": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a \" new Rodri\" after the departure of the influential midfielder to Barcelona this week.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-22T20:16:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Enzo Maresca has promoted three promising young players to the Manchester City first team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/enzo-maresca-has-promoted-three-promising-young-players-to-the",
        "published": "2026-08-23T06:40:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}