Manchester City Confirms Reijnders' Departure; Rodri's Future Uncertain Amid Midfield Changes
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave the club after one season, with a transfer expected soon. Rodri, who recently underwent minor back surgery following Spain's World Cup win, will miss the upcoming Community Shield match as he continues rehabilitation. Maresca did not provide clear indications about Rodri's future amid reported interest from Barcelona and declined to comment on potential signings like Enzo Fernandez. The club is undergoing a midfield overhaul following Bernardo Silva's departure.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 14 Aug, 12:36 pm. Other outlets followed.