Latest News About Kovacic

Here are the latest public updates on Mateo Kovacic as of May 2026.

• Injury and return timeline: Kovacic has been dealing with a series of injuries in recent seasons. Reports from mid-2025 indicated he underwent Achilles-related surgery and was in rehabilitation, with varying expectations for a return during the 2025-26 season. However, there have been recent notices that his availability has been inconsistent, and clubs have been monitoring his fitness ahead of potential returns in late 2025 or early 2026 [FOX Sports, 2025; multiple outlets citing City/City Xtra briefings].

• Club status and performances: During the 2024-25 campaign, Kovacic’s role with Manchester City remained as a rotational midfield option, with his fitness and form often cited as key to enabling squad depth in midfield. Injuries limited his appearances in parts of that season, reducing his contribution compared with prior campaigns [FOX Sports 2025 update; City-centric coverage].

• Notable recent mentions: Kovacic has continued to be linked in various transfer and injury-news roundups across outlets, but concrete moves or permanent changes to his club status have not been widely confirmed in major outlets as of May 2026. Coverage tends to emphasize his experience and potential utility in midfield rotations when fit [GOAL/goal.com-style aggregations; ESPN/MLS coverage in 2025-26 context].

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