Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has given an update on the future of Jack Grealish in the Etihad Stadium after a difficult season for the international England
The adventure of Jack Grealish's Manchester City looks like it can be over. The signing of £ 100 million played his role in City's 2022-23 Treble Triumph, but the last two years were a fight.
The former Aston Villa star played only 39 league matches the last two campaigns, with many of those trips as a replacement. He was often overlooked in favor of other options from the bank, and manager Pep Guardiola has made an admission about the future of the 29-year-old after the FA Cup FA Cup Fa defeat-where Grealish was an unused sub.
“We didn't talk, I didn't talk to him,” said Guardiola. “People don't believe me, but these things are from the agents and the club and Txiki [Begiristain]And in this case Hugo [Viana] also. Both will decide. What will happen will happen, but he has to come back to play minutes again.
“It's not (only) jacket. There is not one player in my dressing room, and I think all the changing rooms around the world are fortunately (when they) do not play. If the team wins and win, they have to find out how everything happens – but they are not happy.
“They are here to play and if they don't play, they are not satisfied. That is the normal position in all clubs.”
Where could Grealish end end up if City decides to apply? Mirror Football has investigated some of the opportunities that could come on his way.
Aston Villa
Grealisk developed into a local hero in Villa Park, to help his boys' club climb back to the Premier League and to strengthen their place there. It was during his villa spell that he also emerged as a full international in England, and there was a huge amount of pride despite the fact that he moved north in 2021.
There is no guarantee that Marcus Rashford will remain after his loan and possibly release the space on the left. Much would certainly welcome Graalis with open arms and give him the opportunity to revive his career at home.
He would not be the first player with big money who enjoys this kind of return. Gareth Bale received a last hurray in Spurs as a loan in the 2020-21 season
AC Milan
Grealish's Club and international teammate Kyle Walker flourished on loan in Milan, which may lead to a permanent switch and he is not the only Englishman who impresses there. Ruben Loftus-Cheek was one of the stars in the San Siro previous term, while the form of Fikayo Tomori earned him an England-back procedure in 2023 and Tammy Abraham scored some major cup goals this season during a loan period.
Milan is set for a bit of an attacking revision in the summer after missing Europe. Abraham returns to the parent club Roma and Joao Felix could find themselves in Chelsea, while Luka Jovic was tipped for an exit and there could be a renewed interest in Rafa Leao.
There has been a lot of great Englishman who tried out their happiness for the Rossoneri, even before the current crowd, from Ray Wilkins to David Beckham. Why not add another to the list?
Fenerbahce
Sometimes the only thing a player needs to rediscover his best form is the right manager. Jose Mourinho has been that man over the years for a number of players, so could he do it for Grealish?
Mourinho may not be the same manager he was during his peak years, but he still led Fenerbahce to second place in Turkey this season. He also took the Istanbul team to the Europa League round of 16, only to undergo a defeat of the penalty shoot-out against Rangers.
He achieved that with a number of players whose Premier League career are and have disappeared, including Caglar Soyuncu and midfielder Fred. Space for another one?
All hilal
Grealish may not be in the mood yet to leave European football for the wealth of the Saudi Pro League. A number of younger players, however, have made the switch and he could still follow the example of people like former Stadsteam-Mate Riyad Mahrez and ex-Villa striker Jhon Duran.
If that is what he depicts, Hilal can fit well. The Jeddah club has a gap in their team after the exit of Neymar in the middle season, while Grealish's one-off city colleague Joao Ancanneo is already in their books.
Much would of course depend on the manager. Jorge Jesus left at the beginning of May after not defending the Saudi Pro competition title, and his successor has yet to be appointed.
Arsenal
Okay, hear us here. If Jack Grealish wants to stay at the business end of the Premier League, Arsenal and Mikel Arteta can be the answer.
Some can point out the failure of Arteta to get the best from Raheem Sterling this term, but Grealish is very good to be a different story. Especially if there is less disturbance elsewhere in the front line.
When Leandro Trossard passes on a new deal and leaves this summer, they need someone who is able to offer big game experience and quality of wide. Now, Arsenal and City agree on a fee? That can make things difficult.