Man City’s Rodri to Undergo Back Surgery, Season Start in Doubt
Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri will need surgery on a back injury, leaving his return date for the 2026–27 season unclear. The 30-year-old enjoyed a stellar summer captaining Spain to World Cup glory and winning the Golden Ball, but fitness issues have plagued him at club level since a serious ACL rupture in 2024. He managed only 17 Premier League starts last season due to hamstring and groin problems. With one year left on his City contract and reported interest from Real Madrid, talks on an extension are yet to begin. City have already signed Elliot Anderson to bolster midfield options, while Mateo Kovačić and Nico González face uncertain futures after recent departures.
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