Mateo Kovacic
31-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
OUT
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/30/2025
Undergoes Achilles surgery
Kovacic has undergone surgery on an Achilles injury and is set to miss the Club World Cup, the club announced.
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Kovacic will miss the Club World Cup in June and will spend the summer rehabilitating from surgery on his Achilles injury. This comes after bagging six goals on 45 shots and two assists on 33 chances created in 31 appearances (25 starts) this campaign, seeing a bit more of an elevated role during the 2024/25 season due to injuries within the squad. He will aim to return fully fit before the end of September. However, with the return in action of Rodri, the Croatian will likely see limited playing time when back.
Kovacic will miss the Club World Cup in June and will spend the summer rehabilitating from surgery on his Achilles injury. This comes after bagging six goals on 45 shots and two assists on 33 chances created in 31 appearances (25 starts) this campaign, seeing a bit more of an elevated role during the 2024/25 season due to injuries within the squad. He will aim to return fully fit before the end of September. However, with the return in action of Rodri, the Croatian will likely see limited playing time when back.
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Kovacic (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Bournemouth.
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Misses FA Cup final
Kovacic is out for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace due to undisclosed reasons.
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Club will be open to offers
Manchester City will listen to offers for Kovacic during the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Mirror.
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Manchester City will listen to offers for many of their biggest stars this summer, as manager Pep Guardiola is keen on continuing the squad overhaul he started during the recent January transfer window. Kovacic has been one of the few bright spots for City this season, but if he leaves, some of the top clubs in Europe could be in line to sign him.
Manchester City will listen to offers for many of their biggest stars this summer, as manager Pep Guardiola is keen on continuing the squad overhaul he started during the recent January transfer window. Kovacic has been one of the few bright spots for City this season, but if he leaves, some of the top clubs in Europe could be in line to sign him.