‘More than anything' – Emotional Jack Grealish spotted pouring heart out to beloved Man City fans after Oasis gig
GETTING GREAL 'More than anything' – Emotional Jack Grealish spotted pouring heart out to beloved Man City fans after Oasis gig
JACK GREALISH told Man City fans that he loves the club "more than anything" as he poured his heart out to supporters at Oasis' return gig in Manchester.
Grealish, 29, was emotional as he opened up about his love for the club amid speculation of an exit from the Etihad this summer.
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Jack Grealish stopped for an emotional chat with a Man City fan at Oasis' Heaton Park gig on Friday
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Grealish confessed that he loves City 'more than anything'
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The winger, who joined City for £100m in 2021, looks destined for the exit doors after falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola last season and being dropped from the squad for their summer exploits at the Fifa Club World Cup.
As rumours continue to swirl around where his future might lie, Grealish ensured he enjoyed what is left of his summer break before pre-season by attending Oasis' hometown gig at Heaton Park.
Following the gig, Grealish stopped for a chat with a fan wearing a Man City shirt - confessing his love for the club and its supporters.
He said: "You know what? Bro, I love City more than anything.
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"And do you know what I love more than anything? City fans. They're the best fans in the world".
The man who will have the final say on his future, Guardiola, was also enjoying himself in Heaton Park.
The City manager was seen belting out Don't Look Back In Anger alongside his daughter Maria as Noel and Liam Gallagher honoured him with a cardboard cutout on stage and dedicated their performance of of D'You Know What I Mean to the Spaniard.
Guardiola even hung out with the Gallagher family backstage as he posed of a picture alongside Noel's sons Donovan and Sonny, Liam's daughter Anais and Liam's boys Gene and Lennon.
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Pep Guardiola hung out backstage with Noel and Liam Gallagher's kids
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Guardiola will have to make some tough decisions about his squad when he returns from his extended break after the Club World Cup, with Grealish's future high on the to-do list for the City gaffer.
Reports earlier this month suggested that City would be willing to sell the 39-time England international for around £40m, a significant loss on the £100m they splashed out to lure him away from Aston Villa.
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Pep Guardiola and stunning daughter Maria belt out Oasis classic as Man City boss parties with Gallagher family at gig
Grealish has been criticised for off-field antics during his struggles at City, but Guardiola has insisted that he didn't leave him out of the Club World Cup squad as a result of those problems.
He said: "The only reason he didn't play minutes was me, not because he was incorrect or whatever.
"I want the best for Jack, his partner, his kids, his family.
"I don't know what's going to happen right now or have any doubts about the qualities of Jack. The quality has always been there, the year of the treble would have been impossible."
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Grealish started just seven Premier League games last season and across his 32 cameos in all competitions he only managed three goals.
Tottenham, Newcastle and Serie A champions Napoli are all reportedly monitoring the his situation.
However, SunSport reported that Grealish's £300,000-a-week wages complicate a move.
Grealish's current terms at the Etihad run until 2027.
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