Man City star could ‘look to leave’ this summer with Pep Guardiola ‘not completely convinced’

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish could look to leave the club in the summer transfer window in search of more regular first-team football.

It has been a disappointing season for Grealish on a personal level and it was compounded when the 28-year-old was left out of Gareth Southgate’s final England squad for Euro 2024.

Grealish to leave Man City?

Pep Guardiola may have lost faith in the man he spent £100m on in 2021, and that was reflected in his stats last season. Although Town managed to retain their Premier League title for the fourth consecutive year, missed out on defending their Champions League and FA Cup crowns. Grealish played just 20 league games, 10 of which were starts, scoring three goals with one assist.

England and City team-mate Kyle Walker was quite candid about Grealiah’s omission from the Germany squad currently preparing to face Serbia in their tournament opener on Sunday.

“Was I shocked because of the players he (Southgate) brought in? No, because I think they’re all great quality and they’ve all had fantastic seasons,” Walker said.

“I think Jack would be the first to say he could have had a better season. I think he’s come out publicly and said he could have had a better season.”

While there is no evidence that City are actively looking to snap up Grealish, his sale could help Guardiola reshape the squad in what could be his final season at the Etihad Stadium. His contract expires in 2025 and The Mail reported that he is set to leave the club once that point is reached.

He previously admitted he was “closer to leaving than staying” and that he considered quitting after winning the Champions League when asked about his future.

“After Istanbul I said, ‘It’s over, there’s nothing left.’ But I have a contract, I’m still here,” he said. “Some times I’m a bit tired but some of the times they like it and we’re here winning games, looking good with new players. I’m starting to think no one has done four in a row, why not try? And now I feel like it’s over, so what’s next?”

Any deal done for the former Aston Villa man will cost a hefty fee and wage packet.

Football Insider says: “Jack Grealish could look to leave Manchester City this summer in search of more regular first-team football, sources have told Football Insider.

‘Grealish could review his situation after seeing his opportunities reduced at Man City last season.

“Pep Guardiola is not believed to be fully convinced by the winger and is being considered for a move away as the club look to bring in some additional funds to further improve their squad.

“But a deal is believed to be difficult for any interested parties due to Grealish’s high wages and Man City looking to receive a large fee to offload him.”

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