‘Just speculation at the moment’ – Maresca dismisses Rodri transfer talk | OneFootball

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has played down talk that midfielder Rodri could be move to Real Madrid this summer.

The Ballon D’Or winner captained Spain to their World Cup triumph earlier this month and has been heavily linked with a move back to his home country since then.

Real Madrid are longtime admirers of Rodri, with the player also believed to be keen on making the switch to the Bernabeu. The 30-year-old has just one year remaining on his current contract at the Etihad. Nevertheless, City do not intend to sell the midfielder this summer.

“It’s just about speculation at the moment,” Maresca said on the Spaniard’s situation. “Rodri had the surgery last Monday, everything was fine. Now, some days off and he’ll be back with us when he finishes his holiday.

“As I said, the main focus for him when the season finished was the World Cup. Now, he is enjoying some rest after that. We didn’t have any conversations just focussed on Rodri.”

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It had been reported that Madrid have opened talks with City for Rodri. However, as of yet no bid has been submitted for the midfielder who has been the cornerstone of City’s recent successes.

“He’s very important,” insisted Maresca. “I said in the first press conference that any manager in the world wants Rodri because he’s a top player.

“So he’s important for me, the club and for everyone. But now, he needs his holiday. That’s very important when we start to play every three days.”

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