JACK GREALISH is ready to play his way into Manchester City’s side and challenge for top honours after completing a British-record £100m transfer.
The Premier League champions had been heavily linked with England midfielder Grealish all summer, and Villa chief executive Christian Purslow confirmed City had met their valuation to trigger the release clause in their captain’s contract.
Grealish, 25, has signed a six-year deal with City and will wear the number 10 shirt, which was recently vacated by the departure of long-serving striker Sergio Aguero.
The midfielder, who still had four years remaining on his Villa contract, developed into one of English football’s hottest properties.
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Grealish scored six goals in the Premier League last season, also providing 10 assists, and went on to help England reach the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley.
Having now finally completed his switch to the Etihad Stadium, Grealish is confident he can soon become an integral part of Pep Guardiola’s team.
“There are obviously a lot of reasons why I decided to come here,” Grealish said on the Manchester City club website. The manager has been a massive factor; playing under the best manager in the world was something I couldn’t really turn down, (and) obviously the players that we have got here.
“Competing for major trophies is something that I wanted to do. It was something I couldn’t turn down. Let’s hope it is a successful one.”
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