MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca remained tight-lipped about Rodri’s future on Friday amid speculation linking their Spain midfielder with a move to Barcelona, saying “anything can happen” before the transfer window closes.
The uncertainty comes the morning after an apparent picture of Rodri traveling on a budget Ryanair flight from Madrid to Liverpool went viral on social media, with the former Ballon d’Or winner spotted carrying a small suitcase bearing his name, national team flag and squad number.
“First of all, we already said the transfer window is open, we can buy and sell players, anything can happen,” Maresca told reporters ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash against Premier League champions Arsenal in Cardiff.
“I’ve just seen Rodri now in the building, I gave him a big hug, he looks good, so we’ll see what happens.”
Maresca confirmed the World Cup winner is fit to return to training after undergoing back surgery at the end of July.
