Man City count on me despite exit rumours - Kovacic
Mateo Kovacic has reaffirmed his commitment to Manchester City, stating the club values his presence despite ongoing transfer rumors. He is currently preparing to compete for a midfield role following the injury of teammate Rodri.
Why it matters
Clarifying player status is essential for managing fan expectations and team stability during the volatile summer transfer window.
Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic says the club "count on me" despite being linked with a move away this summer.
Reports suggest Serie A sides Juventus and former club Inter Milan are interested in taking the Croatia international back to Italy .
The 32-year-old has entered the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium and is yet to be offered a new deal.
Kovacic played only nine times for City last season, having missed the majority of the campaign because of Achilles and ankle injuries.
New boss Enzo Maresca sounded unconvincing when asked about Kovacic's future after Saturday's friendly against Inter, saying: "Mateo is our player, until the day he is here I will try all my best.
"It is my duty to try to help players give their best. If he is here I am happy and we will continue to work with him."
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