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Jack Grealish's Emotional Farewell to Aston Villa as Man City Breaks Transfer Record
At just 25, Grealish parted ways with Aston Villa, having played an impressive 213 matches for the club based in Birmingham, scoring a total of 32 goals. He expressed his joy about joining Manchester City, calling the team the best in the country and praising Guardiola as the world's best coach.
Taking a step towards his dream, Grealish will now be playing under the legendary Guardiola and learning from the Spaniard's coaching methods. The transfer fee is estimated to be around £100 million, making Manchester City's move for Grealish the most expensive one in British football transfer history[1][2][4].
Compared to the £105 million Manchester United paid Juventus for Paul Pogba in 2016 and Real Madrid's £124 million outlay for the same player in 2013, Grealish's transfer fee is quite significant, further cementing Manchester City's dominance in the transfer market.
Grealish, a former Villa youth player, was introduced to the first-team setup in May 2014 in a match against City and was later appointed team captain in March 2019. He has been a vital cog in the team, playing a critical role in their promotion to the Premier League in the 2018/19 season and scoring the decisive goal required for the team to secure their Premier League survival in the following season.
With his impressive performances, Grealish earned a call-up to the England national team in September 2020, and he will be aiming for success with the team this year as they prepare for the European Championship[1][3].
Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, has expressed his admiration for Grealish's style of play, saying that it fits perfectly with his team's playing style. The midfielder is expected to strengthen the team's formidable offensive lineup, including Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, and Riyad Mahrez[1].
Grealish's move to Manchester City has sparked rumors of England's Harry Kane joining the team as well, with his impressive attacking skills further boosting the team's offensive capabilities[1].
Grealish, emotional during his farewell ceremony at Aston Villa, thanked the club and the fans for their support throughout his career. City fans are eagerly anticipating the midfielder's debut in blue, hoping that he can help them retain their Premier League title and finally conquering the Champions League, after narrowly losing in last year's final against Chelsea[1].
References: [1] [2] [3]
