Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationBBC SportUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Maresca: City will 'try to find the new Rodri'
After Rodri's £65m move to Barcelona, Man City's manager admits they must find a successor.
Rodri
player
Player
Rodri
From
Manchester City
To
Barcelona
Fee
£65m
Contract
Four years
What happened. Rodri left Manchester City to join Barcelona for £65m, and manager Enzo Maresca said City will 'try to find the new Rodri'.
- Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d'Or and four Premier League titles with City.
- He scored the only goal in the 2023 Champions League final.
- Maresca cited past replacements like De Bruyne and Haaland as examples.
“We try to find the new Rodri, it is what it is.”
— Enzo Maresca
City must recruit a top midfielder to fill Rodri's void, with Maresca confident in their recruitment history.
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