Enzo Maresca searches for ‘new Rodri’ and expects Manchester City reaction

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Enzo Maresca has brushed off the loss of https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/16/rodri-set-to-complete-barcelona-move-after-manchester-city-accept-654m-bid">Rodri to Barcelona for £65m by stating Manchester City will search for the “new Rodri” in the same way Sergio Agüero was replaced by Erling Haaland.

Rodri’s departure is a sizable blow to the club’s new manager as he embarks on a first season in charge.

Yet the Italian is not fazed by the absence of a player considered one of the world’s best No 6s.