Rod Stewart spotted with huge footballer after he splashes £100k to see him in concert
SCOT'S rocker Rod Stewart is all smiles as he poses with football star Jack Grealish – who hired a private jet to watch the Maggie May star.
The kind-hearted £100million winger laid on a luxury plane for family and friends for the gig in Dortmund on Saturday.
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Jack and Sir Rod pose for snaps.
Credit: jackgrealish/Instagram
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Rod smiles as he poses for snaps with Jack Grealish and his pals.
Credit: jackgrealish/Instagram
And the Sailing singer posed for snaps with the Manchester City star's loved ones.
Grealish, who had been an unused sub for City on Friday night in their 1-0 Prem win over Wolves, was then pictured inside the venue where his group stood arm in arm dancing to the classic hits.
He even showed off his own singing skills by belting out "I Don't Want To Talk About It" and shared the video online.
Rod, dreseed in a white shirt and blaerz, beamed for the camera in a snap with Grealish.
A source told The Sun: 'Jack gave his family and friends the night of their lives.
'It was a heartfelt gesture which brought them all so much joy.
'His parents love Rod Stewart and so Jack planned the trip meticulously - even letting his group meet the great man himself.
'It was an experience they'll all treasure forever.
"Rod is a huge football fan, and so was only too happy to lay on a VIP experience for Jack and his gang.'
Grealish himself called it an "incredible weekend seeing the legend live".
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He added on Instagram: "What a lovely guy. It was a pleasure to watch and meet you."
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