TransferThe GuardianUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Maresca unfazed by Rodri exit, targets 'new Rodri'
City's new boss shrugs off £65m loss, eyes successor like Haaland replaced Agüero.
Rodri
player
Player
Rodri
From
Manchester City
To
Barcelona
Fee
£65m
What happened. Rodri has left Manchester City for Barcelona in a £65m deal, but new manager Enzo Maresca insists the club will find a 'new Rodri'.
- Maresca compares replacing Rodri to swapping Agüero for Haaland.
- Rodri's exit is a blow, but Maresca remains unfazed.
- City host Bournemouth on Sunday after Community Shield defeat.
“You need to be good at recruiting the next one”
— Enzo Maresca
City face Bournemouth on Sunday, with Maresca seeking a reaction after the Community Shield loss.
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