Manchester City have 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 the deal was value £100 million ($139.27 million), making Grealish the costliest participant in Premier League historical past.
Here she is!
We are happy to announce the signing of @JackGreelish On a six-year deal.
Welcome to city, Jack! 💙
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) 5 August 2021
The 25-year-old had 4 years left on his Villa contract after signing a brand new deal in September final yr.
Grealish’s transfer to Premier League champions City breaks a earlier file held by France midfielder Paul Pogba, who rejoined Manchester United from Juventus in 2016 for a reported price of £89.3 million.
“City are the best team in the country, with a manager regarded as the best in the world – being part of this club is a dream come true,” Grealish stated in a press release.
“In the final 10 seasons, he has constantly received huge trophies. The arrival of Pep (Guardiola) has taken them to the following degree and the soccer this staff performs is likely one of the most enjoyable in Europe.
Grealish started 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 over 200 video games for the West Midlands membership, scoring 32 targets.
Grealish represented Ireland at youth degree however switched allegiance to England in 2015, making his Under-21 debut a yr later. He earned his senior cap in September 2020 and has since performed 12 occasions for the Three Lions.
Ready for the following chapter! So proud to be becoming a member of the Premier League Champions, cannot wait to get began! 💙 pic.twitter.com/snoKdNQSpT
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) 5 August 2021
He was a part of England’s marketing campaign at Euro 2020, the place coach Gareth Southgate’s staff misplaced to Italy in a penalty shootout within the last.
Grealish’s signing will strengthen supervisor Pep Guardiola’s facet because the Spaniard seems to be to retain his Premier League title and struggle for Champions League glory.
British media stated City are additionally eager to signal Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane for a price of greater than £100 million.
City will face FA Cup holders Leicester City within the Community Shield on Saturday. It begins its league title protection with a go to to Spurs on 15 August.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
