Latest News About Kovacic

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

• Club status and injuries: Kovacic has been recovering from a series of injury setbacks in recent seasons. Reports in mid-2025 indicated heel and Achilles-related procedures, with varying timelines for return to match fitness. As of spring 2026, ongoing injury rehab has limited his playing time, and clubs have been cautious about his return timetable.

• Club involvement: During 2024-25, Kovacic featured for Manchester City in a rotation role when fit, contributing with appearances and goals from midfield before injuries curtailed his contributions. His availability in the 2025-26 season has been sporadic due to fitness considerations.

• International play: Kovacic has continued to be involved with Croatia, including involvement around international fixtures and preparation periods, despite club injury challenges.

• Transfer and rumors: Over the past year, there has been periodic speculation linking Kovacic with potential moves, but no definitive confirmation of a transfer has emerged publicly. His status has largely depended on his fitness recovery and team needs.[5]

• Notable recent headlines: Coverage has focused on injury updates, recovery progress, and return-to-play timelines, with commentators watching for when he can re-establish a consistent role at club level.[2]

If you’d like, I can pull the very latest single-sentence updates from specific outlets (e.g., BBC Sport, Sky Sports, or club sources) and summarize any official statements about his injury status and return date.