Thibaut Courtois has not held back after former Manchester City superstar Rodri opted to join Barcelona over Real Madrid this summer. The Belgian goalkeeper suggested the midfielder has missed out on a major opportunity by choosing the Blaugrana over the Bernabeu outfit.
Manchester City are officially entering a new era following the high-profile departure of midfield linchpin Rodri to Barcelona. Manager Enzo Maresca has now laid out a clear blueprint for how the Etihad outfit intend to fill the massive void left by the recent Ballon d'Or winner.
Joao Pedro has officially signed a new long-term contract extension with Chelsea, keeping the Brazilian forward at Stamford Bridge until 2034. The 24-year-old committed his future to the club following interest from Barcelona and reassuring talks with new manager Xabi Alonso.
Barcelona academy graduate Tommy Marques has completed a permanent transfer to Portuguese side SC Braga in a deal worth nearly €12 million. The 19-year-old midfielder departs the Catalan giants after more than a decade at the club, seeking regular first-team opportunities following a lack of pathway under manager Hansi Flick.
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