#Maresca
City's Asian tour ends with Atletico test before Community Shield focus
City wrap up their Asian tour with a friendly against Atletico Madrid, the last test before the Community Shield against Arsenal and the start of Maresca's competitive reign.
9 August 2026
How Matheus Nunes silenced his own doubts to become City's essential right-back
Matheus Nunes has become City's essential right-back, but only after overcoming his own reluctance. The Portuguese midfielder reveals how he embraced the role.
9 August 2026
Maresca insists it's 'privilege, not pressure' as he steps out of Guardiola's shadow
Enzo Maresca insists he feels no pressure succeeding Pep Guardiola at City, calling it a 'privilege' as he implements his own ideas ahead of the new season.
9 August 2026
Rodri Saga Casts Shadow Over City's Pre-Season Plans
Stefan Borson warns that Barcelona's slow pursuit of Rodri is disrupting City's transfer plans, with a deadline looming before the Community Shield.
9 August 2026
Why Divine Mukasa's Preseason Silence Speaks Volumes
Divine Mukasa has impressed in training but has yet to play a minute on City's Asian tour. With a crowded squad and stiff competition in his preferred role, another loan looks...
9 August 2026 City's Rodri Contingency Plan Has a Name: Enzo Fernandez
With Rodri's Barcelona move reportedly taking shape, City have reignited interest in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, according to journalist Gianluigi Longari.
9 August 2026 Maresca's clean slate: How City's pre-season is reshaping the squad
Enzo Maresca has given every City player a fresh start this pre-season. Two friendlies in, Nico Gonzalez and Savinho have seized their chance, while the younger players are making...
9 August 2026
Rodri exit could trigger £120m Enzo Fernandez chase, says ex-City adviser
City could move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez if Rodri leaves this summer, with former adviser Stefan Borson expecting a busy window and a £120m chase.
8 August 2026
Haaland set to rejoin City squad ahead of Community Shield clash
Erling Haaland is due back in Manchester this week after his World Cup exploits with Norway, with City's World Cup contingent set to report for training on Wednesday.
8 August 2026
Borson: City's 115-charge punishment would dwarf Chelsea's 'lenient' FA sanction
Stefan Borson says City would face a far harsher punishment than Chelsea's 'lenient' FA sanction if found guilty of the 115 charges, with no mitigation available.
8 August 2026 Rodri's likely exit leaves City facing a leadership vacuum
With Rodri poised to follow Guardiola, Bernardo, Stones and Ake out of the Etihad, City face a changing of the guard.
8 August 2026
City close in on Bouaddi as midfield rebuild takes shape
City are closing in on Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, with reports of a deal worth up to €100m entering its final phase. Elliot Anderson has also arrived from Nottingham Forest.
7 August 2026
City close in on Rulli to fill Trafford void
City have agreed a fee with Marseille for goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, who will serve as backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma following James Trafford's exit to Leeds.
7 August 2026
Midfield rebuild, Rodri updates and a Sunday send-off: City's pre-season finale looms
City's pre-season finale against Atletico Madrid is fast approaching, but Friday's transfer developments and fresh updates on Rodri and Nico Gonzalez have dominated the headlines.
7 August 2026
Barcelona confident of Rodri deal as City brace for another summer departure
Barcelona are reportedly very confident of agreeing a deal for Rodri, with official club-to-club talks underway. City face the prospect of losing another key figure this summer.
7 August 2026
City balk at £75m Gusto price tag as Chelsea hold firm
Manchester City are unwilling to match Chelsea's £75m asking price for Malo Gusto, with PSG also cooling their interest.
7 August 2026