# Maresca says Rodri could leave City before deadline

2026-08-14T14:23:28+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said “anything can happen” before the transfer window closes amid speculation linking midfielder Rodri with Barcelona. The World Cup winner was reportedly spotted on a budget Ryanair flight from Madrid to Liverpool, carrying a suitcase with his name and squad number. Maresca confirmed Rodri is fit after back surgery and hugged him in training. He added that City may sign one or two players depending on departures, but his focus is on Sunday’s Community Shield final against Arsenal.

## Coverage

- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/epl/rodri-viral-ryan-air-flight-transfer-updates-argentina-enzo-maresca-chelsea-barcelona/article71345307.ece>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/football/manchester-city-boss-enzo-maresca-breaks-silence-on-rodris-transfer-amid-barcelona-interest-11910262#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: Barcelona, Community Shield, Enzo Maresca, Manchester City, Rodri
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