The Kovacic Conundrum: Can Manchester City Afford to Lose Their Croatia Connection? Manchester City's hopes of retaining Mateo Kovacic rest on his own words: "I count on you" despite exit rumors.
This statement has been seen as a reassuring message from the Croatian midfielder, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to persuade him to stay.
Kovacic's contract is entering its final year, and no new deal has been agreed upon. Given his crucial role in City's success over the years, one would think that the club would want to keep him on board.