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Mateo Kovačić
Defensive Midfielder
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Manchester City
31 Dec 2027
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Process
Overview
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14
Transfers
Relations
Events
106
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Events
106
An off-day in training
Minor
now
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
7d ago
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
7d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
7d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
7d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Moderate
7d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Rúben Dias
Minor
7d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Jaden Heskey
Minor
7d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
7d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
An off-day in training
Minor
14d ago
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Left out as
John Stones
was preferred
Moderate
14d ago
Chosen instead
John Stones
was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
Cause
On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Savinho
Minor
14d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Abdukodir Khusanov
Minor
14d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
21d ago
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
21d ago
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Moderate
21d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Matheus Nunes
Minor
21d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Juma Bah
Minor
21d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised by the manager
Major
21d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
21d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised by the manager
Major
21d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Serious
21d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — sharper match readiness.
Cause
A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
An off-day in training
Minor
28d ago
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Personality clash with
Rayan Aït-Nouri
Minor
28d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Nico González
Minor
28d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Moderate
28d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — the club's selection philosophy.
Cause
His profile did not fit the chosen tactical balance.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
35d ago
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Moderate
35d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Tomas Galvez
Minor
35d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Esapa Osong
Minor
35d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
35d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Serious
35d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
An off-day in training
Minor
42d ago
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Stayed on the bench while
Nico González
took the slot
Minor
42d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Personality clash with
Luís Hemir
Minor
42d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
49d ago
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Moderate
49d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Personality clash with
Kauã Elias
Minor
49d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Jack Grealish
Minor
49d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
An off-day in training
Minor
56d ago
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Personality clash with
Rúben Dias
Minor
56d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Jaden Heskey
Minor
56d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
56d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
56d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
56d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
56d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
56d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
56d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Trusted for a major fixture
Major
56d ago
Cause
The manager trusted him with the start. in the continental knockout tie A fringe / young player getting the nod feels the trust more.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
56d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
56d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Manager broke a promise
Moderate
56d ago
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
63d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
63d ago
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Stayed on the bench while
Nico González
took the slot
Minor
63d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Savinho
Minor
63d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Abdukodir Khusanov
Minor
63d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
An off-day in training
Minor
70d ago
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Stayed on the bench while
Nico González
took the slot
Minor
70d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Personality clash with
Matheus Nunes
Minor
70d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Juma Bah
Minor
70d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
70d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
70d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
70d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
70d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
77d ago
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Stayed on the bench while
Nico González
took the slot
Minor
77d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Rayan Aït-Nouri
Minor
77d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Nico González
Minor
77d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
An off-day in training
Minor
84d ago
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
84d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
84d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
84d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Personality clash with
Tomas Galvez
Minor
84d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Esapa Osong
Minor
84d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Contract extension signed
Decision
03.10.2027
Movement
4y · $9.5M/y
Contract renewal offered
Decision
02.10.2027
Movement
4y · $9.5M/y
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
91d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
91d ago
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Personality clash with
Luís Hemir
Minor
91d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
91d ago
Cause
An honest tone landed because the player still trusts the manager.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Moderate
91d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
91d ago
Cause
An honest tone landed because the player still trusts the manager.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
91d ago
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
91d ago
Cause
An honest tone landed because the player still trusts the manager.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
91d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Serious
91d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
An off-day in training
Minor
98d ago
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Moderate
98d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Kauã Elias
Minor
98d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Jack Grealish
Minor
98d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
105d ago
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Left out as
Nico González
was preferred
Moderate
105d ago
Chosen instead
Nico González
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Personality clash with
Rúben Dias
Minor
105d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Jaden Heskey
Minor
105d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
105d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Left out as
John Stones
was preferred
Moderate
105d ago
Chosen instead
John Stones
was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
Cause
On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
An off-day in training
Minor
112d ago
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
112d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Personality clash with
Abdukodir Khusanov
Minor
112d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Personality clash with
Savinho
Minor
112d ago
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Manager broke a promise
Serious
112d ago
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
Contract renewal offered
Decision
03.08.2027
Movement
4y · $9.0M/y
Transfer listed
Decision
04.07.2027
Cause
Player requested to leave
Who
Green John
Contract extension signed
Decision
02.08.2026
Movement
2y · $9.0M/y
Contract renewal offered
Decision
01.08.2026
Movement
2y · $9.0M/y
Who
Green John