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At 29, the English winger is no longer in the central plans of Pep Guardiola and new sporting director Hugo Viana. |
At 29, the English winger is no longer in the central plans of Pep Guardiola and new sporting director Hugo Viana, as his role has seriously declined. From being a key star with nearly 4,000 minutes of playing time and 40-50 matches per season in his first two years, Grealish has now only played about 1,500 minutes, been benched many times and even been removed from the list of participants in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Grealish's future at Etihad is looking bleak, especially as his contract runs until 2027 and his salary is €18m/season - the second highest in the team, behind only Erling Haaland.
Finding a new destination for Grealish is a difficult problem. The huge salary makes many clubs hesitate.
Rumors about Napoli remain just that, rumors, because the Serie A team cannot afford to pay the wages. Everton, under the leadership of coach David Moyes, is considered a possible “lifesaver” with a one-year loan option with an optional buyout clause. However, the final decision still belongs to Man City, in the context of this club strongly rebuilding after a forgettable season.
Grealish's decline is not only due to his performance on the pitch but also due to his tumultuous personal life - which has repeatedly made him the focus of the media. From a player who was expected to improve the attack of Man City and English football, Grealish is now at risk of becoming "redundant" at Etihad.
Source: https://znews.vn/nguoi-thua-grealish-post1567672.html
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