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Man City to replace Rodri after £65.4m Barcelona move

8/23/2026

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City Seeks Replacement

Manchester City will seek a replacement for Rodri after his £65.4 million transfer to Barcelona.
Barcelona paid about £65 million for Rodri and gave him a four-year contract.
Rodri, 30, left after seven seasons that included four Premier Leagues, the 2023 Champions League and two FA Cups.
Manager Enzo Maresca said City’s history replacing stars like Silva and Haaland gives confidence in finding a new midfielder.

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City Faces Setbacks

Jeremy Doku ruled out for up to three weeks with a calf injury.
City promoted academy graduates Ryan McAidoo, Kaden Braithwaite and Floyd Samba to the first-team squad.
Maresca wants the senior outfield roster limited to 20-22 players this season.
World Cup involvement left several key players fatigued, hampering preseason preparation.
Elliot Anderson, the £116 million signing, still feels uncomfortable in midfield, Maresca says.

History

Historical Context

Manchester’s post-1996 bombing regeneration and the £200 million 2002 Commonwealth Games that built the Etihad Stadium created a climate of investment that intensified in 2008. That year the region prepared the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, which launched in 2011 to coordinate growth, a framework that now guides the city’s major projects.

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City Seeks Replacement

Manchester City will seek a replacement for Rodri after his £65.4 million transfer to Barcelona.
Barcelona paid about £65 million for Rodri and gave him a four-year contract.
Rodri, 30, left after seven seasons that included four Premier Leagues, the 2023 Champions League and two FA Cups.
Manager Enzo Maresca said City’s history replacing stars like Silva and Haaland gives confidence in finding a new midfielder.

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