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Jack could thrive once more with the help of Villa's boss
Birmingham Mail
|June 12, 2025
JACK Grealish is available for transfer this summer, but would a return to Aston Villa suit both parties?
At 29 years of age, and with two years remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium, Grealish’s career is at a crossroads.
Since joining Manchester City from Villa for £100 million in the summer of 2021, Grealish has won seven trophies under Pep Guardiola, including the Champions League and three Premier League titles.
Despite playing a key role in City's treble-winning season in 2022/23, the last two campaigns haven't gone to plan for the former Villa skipper. He has started only 17 of City’s last 76 league games, making just 20 appearances in each season.
At Villa, Grealish didn’t get a break - except when he was on the treatment table, often due to muscle fatigue, given the immense demands placed on him.
This story is from the June 12, 2025 edition of Birmingham Mail.
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