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Maresca Discusses Rodri, Enzo Fernandez as Reijnders Prepares to Leave Man City in Midfield Overhaul
Maresca said City may sell players as Rodri returns from back surgery and Reijnders is expected to depart after one season.
On Friday, Aug 14, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca addressed transfer speculation, refusing to rule out Rodri's departure while insisting his focus remains on Sunday's Community Shield match against Arsenal.
Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is nearing a 50million move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, with Maresca confirming the player is 'already convinced' about leaving Manchester City after just one year.
Barcelona is reportedly interested in Rodri, but City has informed the club they must bid 70m for the midfielder; Maresca dismissed reports of a Chelsea deadline for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Maresca stated 'anything can happen' before the transfer window closes, though he emphasized his immediate priority is preparing the squad for their first trophy opportunity of the season.
Signaling a new era for the club, Maresca noted the squad is returning to full fitness following post-World Cup breaks as they prepare for the Community Shield.
Tijjani Reijnders is leaving Manchester City for Al-Qadisya after one season. The Dutch international is making this move, even though his new manager, Enzo Maresca, is not necessarily tired of him.
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