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Rodri at Manchester City — the Ballon d'Or winner's influence on the midfield, injury updates, and tactical importance to the Citizens. In-depth coverage from Not Really Here.
Viana Opens Up on Rodri, Silva and Stones Exits as City's Midfield Overhaul Takes Shape
Hugo Viana reflects on the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones, and explains how City have rebuilt their midfield with four major summer signings.
20 September 2026
Rodri: I Never Planned to Leave City — But the Cycle Changed
Rodri has revealed he never planned to leave Manchester City, saying a change of cycle after the World Cup led to his £65.4m Barcelona move.
18 September 2026
Pavlovic Said No, So City Spent Big on Bouaddi Instead
City identified Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlovic as their top Rodri replacement, offered €100m, but the 22-year-old chose to stay.
6 September 2026 Viana's warm homecoming as City draw De Bruyne and Rodri
Hugo Viana relishes reunions with Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri as City draw PSG, Napoli, Barcelona and more in the Champions League league phase.
29 August 2026
City ready to trigger £120m Fernandez deal as midfield rebuild accelerates
Manchester City are ready to meet Chelsea's £120m asking price for Enzo Fernandez, with the sales of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders funding a major midfield rebuild.
23 August 2026
O'Reilly's Midfield Ambition Adds a Twist to City's Rodri Replacement Hunt
Nico O'Reilly says he can play midfield '100 percent' as City search for a Rodri replacement, with Bouaddi close and Fernandez unlikely.
23 August 2026
Maresca Insists City's Transfer Plan Is Intact Despite Exit-Led Summer
Maresca insists City know exactly what they need in the market despite a week of high-profile exits, with Savinho set for Tottenham and more departures expected.
22 August 2026 City's Midfield Rebuild: Fernandez Bid Looms as Shortlist Grows
City's midfield rebuild intensifies with a bid prepared for Enzo Fernandez, advanced talks for Bouaddi, and a growing shortlist as two arrivals are expected before September 1.
21 August 2026
Maresca's Honest Admission on Rodri's Exit as City's Midfield Reset Takes Shape
Enzo Maresca admits it's difficult to keep players who want to leave as Rodri's exit to Barcelona reshapes City's midfield plans, with Savinho also seeking a move.
21 August 2026
City close in on Bouaddi as Rodri replacement nears completion
Manchester City are closing in on 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as the long-term replacement for Rodri, with a deal expected to be finalised soon after months of...
21 August 2026
City rush to fill Rodri void as Wharton odds tumble
City have become bookmakers' favourites to sign Adam Wharton after Rodri's exit to Barcelona, but Crystal Palace insist the midfielder is not for sale.
20 August 2026
City Close the Door on Right-Back Pursuit as Midfield Takes Centre Stage
City have decided against signing a new right-back this summer, instead prioritising two midfielders in the final fortnight of the window after Rodri's exit to Barcelona.
20 August 2026
City open Alex Scott talks as midfield rebuild gathers pace
City have opened talks with Bournemouth over Alex Scott as the midfield rebuild accelerates following Rodri's exit to Barcelona, with Bouaddi close and Enzo Fernandez still a...
19 August 2026
Player Profile: Rodri
Rodrigo Hernández Cascante (born 22 June 1996), known as Rodri, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for City and the Spain national team.
29 June 2026
Anderson's Community Shield Showing Hints at Rodri Succession Plan
Elliot Anderson's Community Shield display offers clues about City's Rodri succession plan, as the club closes in on Ayyoub Bouaddi in a distinct but complementary midfield role.
18 August 2026 The Enzo Fernandez puzzle: why City's interest in a divisive figure makes sense
City's midfield rebuild is underway after Bernardo Silva's exit and Rodri's expected move to Barcelona, with Enzo Fernandez a persistent target despite the deadline passing.
17 August 2026