Mateo Kovacic is a player who could be an important squad member for Manchester City next season. The Croatian international is an experienced midfielder and that could be vital to Enzo Maresca’s squad. Also, Kovacic remains a quality midfielder when he plays in his preferred role. There were some doubts about the future of Kovacic heading into the summer transfer window. However, Kovacic has stated that he will remain at Manchester City for next season so those doubts appear to have been removed.

Mateo Kovacic has declared that he will stay at Manchester City for the 2026-27 season.

In quotes relayed by Simon Bajkowski for the Manchester Evening News, Mateo Kovacic has stated that he will remain at Manchester City for next season. Kovacic has 12 months remaining on his current contract. The Croatian international revealed that he has had discussions with the City hierarchy and there is no doubt that he will be a member of Enzo Maresca’s squad for Manchester City’s 2026-27 campaign. Kovacic said, when asked about his future: “I didn’t feel the question marks from them. I spoke with them, it was that they count on me, which was important for me to hear that from them. And now, like I said, for the players it’s always on you to show your best version, because if you’re playing good, the manager will put you first.“

With Kovacic declaring that he will stay at City, it now remains to be seen who will depart that club.

With any doubt surrounding the future of Mateo Kovacic seemingly put to bed it now remains to be seen who will leave Manchester City this summer. Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Nathan Ake have already departed the club. It seems to be a matter of time before James Trafford completes a move to Leeds United. Doubts persist over the future Tijjani Reijnders as reported by Sam Lee in the Athletic’s latest Transfer DealSheet article. Furthermore, Lee reports that Savinho, Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, and possibly Rico Lewis could all depart this summer.