English soccer’s £100 million man Jack Grealish is aware of how Lionel Messi feels after saying his tearful farewell to Aston Villa.
Argentine famous person Messi burst into tears on Sunday confirming his departure from childhood membership Barcelona, and Grealish, a Manchester City document signing however lifelong Villa fan, informed reporters on Monday he might relate.
Grealish, who signed a six-year contract with City, mentioned: “Everyone has seen how Messi was at his last press conference.”
“That’s precisely how I felt myself. I really talked to the crew and the workers and the gamers earlier than I went to the lodge and sure, you already know, I tore myself up somewhat bit.
Grealish, an Aston Villa season ticket holder because the age of 4, mentioned leaving was one of many hardest selections he has ever made, however he couldn’t flip down the chance to play on the prime.
The 25-year-old midfielder mentioned he joined the Premier League champions to win trophies and strengthen his place with England.
“I’ve always said that I wanted to play Champions League football and I couldn’t do that at Villa this year,” he mentioned.
“I’m here to win silverware and play in the Champions League, so that’s my only focus now.”
Manchester City supervisor Pep Guardiola has mentioned the transfer might take Grealish to a different stage and the participant agrees with that evaluation.
“I have been here for two days and the way he is in training is unbelievable. I really cannot believe it,” he mentioned.
“Pep was a huge factor in my coming here.”
Grealish mentioned the value will not put any further strain on him.
“It in all probability hasn’t actually sunk in. It meant loads to me that the membership was prepared to spend that cash on me.
No strain with the value tag, it exhibits how a lot the membership and supervisor worth me… I solely see it as a great factor. I hope I can repay the soccer membership by profitable the title and profitable the trophy that all of us need.
City misplaced to rivals Chelsea in final season’s Champions League closing.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
