Jack Grealish is determined to stay and fight for his place at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, despite being linked with a move away over the summer. Recruitment expert Mick Brown, who has held key roles at clubs like Manchester United, Aston Villa, and West Ham, shared with *Football Insider* that Grealish is not in any hurry to leave the Etihad Stadium.
The 29-year-old was rumored to be considering an exit after reportedly becoming frustrated with being used in a rotational capacity. Last season, Grealish started only 10 Premier League games and was left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad, fueling further speculation about his future. However, this season has seen a resurgence, with Grealish making eight appearances, including six starts, and providing two assists.
It now seems likely that Grealish will stay at City, where he has been part of a highly successful team since joining in 2021. The England international has made 133 appearances for the club, contributing to winning three Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, and an FA Cup.
Mick Brown, who spent over a decade working at Manchester United, including as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant, believes Grealish is comfortable with his current role, even if it means being part of Guardiola’s rotation system.
“I can understand why he might want to go and be the main man elsewhere,” Brown said. “But, on the other hand, he’s playing in a team that wins multiple trophies every year and is always at the top of the league.
- “At Man City, none of the wide players are absolute regulars. Pep rotates them based on the opposition, and Grealish will still get plenty of game time, even as a rotational player. With the success the team has, why would he want to leave? From what I’ve heard, he’s happy with the situation at City. Unless there’s a major issue like a falling out, I don’t see him leaving anytime soon.”
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