Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationBBC SportUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Kovacic: City count on me despite exit links
Midfielder insists Manchester City want him even as Serie A clubs circle.
M. Kovačić
player
Player
Mateo Kovacic
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Manchester City
Linked clubs
Juventus, Inter Milan
Contract
Final year
What happened. Kovacic said City count on him despite reports linking him with a move to Juventus or Inter Milan this summer.
- Kovacic played only nine times last season due to injury.
- He is in the final year of his City contract.
- New boss Maresca said Kovacic is 'our player' but sounded unconvincing.
“I didn't feel the question marks from them. I spoke with them, it was that they count on me.”
— Mateo Kovacic
With Rodri injured, Kovacic could see more game time if he stays at City.
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