Manchester City signal Jack Grealish from Aston Villa on six-year deal
2 min read Manchester City has signed England midfielder Jack Grealish from Aston Villa on a six-year contract, each Premier League golf equipment introduced on Thursday.
City didn’t disclose the switch price however British media reported that the deal was price 100 million kilos ($139.27 million) making Grealish the most costly participant in Premier League historical past.
HE’S HERE!
We are delighted to announce the signing of @JackGrealish on a six-year deal.
Welcome to City, Jack! 💙
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 5, 2021
The 25-year-old had 4 years left on his Villa contract after signing a brand new deal in September final 12 months.
Grealish’s transfer to Premier League champions City breaks the earlier document held by France midfielder Paul Pogba, who rejoined Manchester United from Juventus in 2016 for a reported price of 89.3 million kilos.
“City are the best team in the country with a manager considered to be the best in the world – it’s a dream come true to be part of this club,” Grealish mentioned in an announcement.
“Over the past 10 seasons, they have won major trophies consistently. Pep (Guardiola) coming here has taken them to the next level and the football this team plays is the most exciting in Europe.”
Grealish began his profession at Villa’s academy earlier than making his senior debut in 2014. The playmaker, who was given the captain’s armband in March 2019, performed greater than 200 video games for the West Midlands membership, scoring 32 objectives.
Grealish represented Ireland at youth stage however switched allegiance to England in 2015, making his Under-21 debut a 12 months later. He earned his senior cap in September 2020 and has since performed 12 instances for the Three Lions.
Ready for the subsequent chapter! So proud to have joined the Premier League champions, can’t wait to get began! 💙 pic.twitter.com/snoKdNQSpT
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) August 5, 2021
He was a part of England’s marketing campaign at Euro 2020, the place coach Gareth Southgate’s crew misplaced to Italy in a penalty shootout within the closing.
Grealish’s signing will strengthen supervisor Pep Guardiola’s squad because the Spaniard appears to be like to retain their Premier League title and combat for Champions League glory.
British media mentioned City can be eager to signal Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane for a price reported to be in extra of 100 million kilos.
City faces FA Cup holders Leicester City within the Community Shield on Saturday. It begins its league title defence with a visit to Spurs on August 15.
