{
  "id": 894357,
  "title": "Manchester City's Maresca coy on Rodri future ahead of Community Shield",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/manchester-citys-maresca-coy-on-rodri-future-ahead-of-community-shield-894357",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T17:39:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1511459/manchester-citys-maresca-coy-rodri-future-ahead-community-shield"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has remained silent on Rodri's future as speculation linking the Spanish midfielder with a possible move to Barcelona has surfaced. The uncertainty stems from an image that went viral on social media, showing Rodri traveling on a budget Ryanair flight from Madrid to Liverpool. Maresca confirmed Rodri is fit to return to training after undergoing back surgery at the end of July. When asked about Chelsea's reported deadline for bids for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, Maresca stated that City will not make any new signings on Friday. Despite the transfer window speculation, Maresca emphasized his focus on Sunday's Community Shield match against Arsenal in Cardiff, stating that the trophy is a priority for his team.",
  "summary": "MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca remained tight-lipped about Rodri’s future on Friday amid speculation linking their Spain midfielder with a move to Barcelona, saying “anything can happen” before the transfer window closes.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Maresca faces daunting task as Manchester City turn page",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/maresca-faces-daunting-task-as-manchester-city-turn-page",
        "published": "2026-08-14T09:03:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Maresca uncertain about Rodri’s future at Man City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/maresca-uncertain-about-rodris-future-at-man-city",
        "published": "2026-08-14T13:27:23.000Z"
      }
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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."
}