Grealish spotted at Guardiola’s restaurant after securing £100m Man City move
Manchester City’s £100million signing Jack Grealish has been spotted celebrating his move by visiting new manager Pep Guardiola’s restaurant.
The England man announced his move from boyhood club Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday in an emotional farewell video.
Grealish became the most expensive Englishman and Premier League player ever after City splashed out to meet his whopping buy-out clause, set by Villa with the expectation that no team would match it.
But the midfield maestro has since confirmed the transfer and has been seen at Guardiola’s Tast Cuina Catalana restaurant in Manchester City centre, where he was sneaked out the back door.
His departure from Villa for the Abu Dhabi-backed giants has been met with mixed responses, with some fans wishing their former talisman the best after years of servitude while others are less understanding.
Grealish on the other hand thanked fans for their support during his 19 years at the club where he has been a fan his ‘whole life’.
He wrote on social media: "Every time I put on the Villa shirt I played with my heart on my sleeve.
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"Being given the armband was both a privilege and an honour for me and my family and I've loved every minute of it."
Grealish added: "I'll always be a Villa fan. I love this club with all my heart and I hope you understand my reasons for seeking a new challenge.
"The club are in great hands, the manager, the lads, the new signings coming in.
“It's an exciting time to be a Villa fan."
It remains to be seen how much of an impact Grealish will have in the sky blue of City, where he will be among other stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling.
Grealish may even find himself left on the bench at times as Guardiola often appears to do with players but could come to embrace his new role in search of trophies.
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