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Mateo Kovačić potential Manchester City departure

Overview

Mateo Kovačić is reportedly seeking a departure from Manchester City due to frustrations regarding his role following the club’s acquisition of Enzo Fernández. While interest has been noted from clubs in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Italy, Kovačić is expected to prioritize a move within Europe.

Inter Milan continues to evaluate a potential return for the 32-year-old Croatian international, who played for the club between 2013 and 2015. Inter views him as a technical solution capable of providing tactical versatility and experienced leadership, potentially filling a void left by departing players such as Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Although his age and salary requirements may deviate from standard parameters set by owners Oaktree, the club may consider exceptions for high-profile players, especially if he arrives as a free agent.

Further complicating his future, Kovačić is also being monitored by Juventus. The Italian club is reportedly interested in the midfielder as a potential target, potentially seeking him as a free agent to align with a strategy of acquiring experienced players without significant transfer fees. These developments occur amid broader uncertainty at Manchester City regarding ongoing Premier League financial regulation proceedings, which could force significant squad changes.

Entities

Mateo Kovačić · Manchester City · Enzo Maresca · Juventus · Inter Milan

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City players face transfer interest amid club uncertainty

    Manchester City players Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol may face departures as the club navigates Premier League financial rule investigations, drawing interest from Juventus, Real Madrid, and Barcelona.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Mateo Kovacic linked to potential return to Inter Milan

    Inter Milan is considering a return for midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who could join the club as a free agent from Manchester City to provide technical experience and leadership.

  3. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Mateo Kovačić seeks January exit from Manchester City

    Mateo Kovačić reportedly intends to leave Manchester City in January to secure more playing time following the club's high-profile signing of Enzo Fernández.

Sources

colombia.com · fcinter1908.it · maxbetsport.rs · spaziointer.it · sportski.mk · sportsport.ba · the4thofficial.net · todomercadoweb.es

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