Mateo Kovacic: Man City midfielder says club 'count on me'
Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has dismissed rumors of a summer exit, stating that the club counts on him. Despite injury struggles last season and interest from Italian clubs, he remains focused on competing for a starting spot under new manager Enzo Maresca.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mateo Kovacic played only nine times last season for Manchester City because of injury
Manchester City reporter in Hong Kong Published 4 August 2026, 07:00 BST 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.
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