Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic is set to miss the start of next season after undergoing surgery.
The 31-year-old endured an inconsistent second season at the Etihad as City secured Champions League qualification.
Pep Guardiola revealed Kovacic was upset about missing the FA Cup final as a precautionary injury measure - only for the situation to flip days later when the Croatian started against Bournemouth and was sent off, leaving the manager visibly furious.
The midfielder has two years left on his deal, but with City aiming to refresh their midfield, there's speculation over possible exits for him, Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan.