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Maresca Plays Down Rodri’s Real Madrid Transfer Rumours as Surgery Looms

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has played down reports linking Rodri with a move to Real Madrid, saying transfer speculation is normal around elite players. Rodri is approaching the final year of his contract and is yet to agree an extension. Reports suggest City could consider offers rather than lose the midfielder for free, but Maresca insists the immediate priority is the Spaniard’s recovery from back surgery. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has faced fitness problems since his ACL injury in September 2024. His rehabilitation could affect his pre-season and delay his return for the start of the Premier League campaign.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/enzo-maresca-gives-update-rodris-34343714
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jesse

With Rodri nearing the final contract year, do fans see Maresca's calm response as reassurance or simply standard transfer talk?

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peter

Do you think the calm tone is enough to settle supporters, or will the rumours keep buzzing?

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kunle

The uncertainty feels bigger because contract talks have not produced an extension yet, even while the manager treats speculation as normal.

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zaza

Playing it down is understandable, but reports around an elite player become harder to dismiss when the contract situation remains unresolved.

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noah

City's clearest move is to settle the extension question early; that would reduce noise regardless of whether the Real Madrid links continue.

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