The Premier League champions have made their first major signing of the summer after completing a club-record move for the Aston Villa star
Manchester City have broken the British transfer record by completing the signing of Jack Grealish for £100m ($139m) from Aston Villa.


The England international has signed a six-year contract after turning down the offer of a new deal at Villa Park.

Grealish, 25, who has been handed the number 10 shirt vacated by Sergio Aguero, is set to make his debut in the Community Shield clash with Leicester City at Wembley.

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What's been said?
“I am incredibly happy to have joined Manchester City, City are the best team in the country with a manager considered to be the best in the world – it’s a dream come true to be part of this club," Grealishsaid.

“Over the past 10 seasons, they have won major trophies consistently. Pep coming here has taken them to the next level and the football this team plays is the most exciting in Europe.

"To play for Pep and learn from him is going to be special and it’s something any top footballer would want. “he facilities are amazing, and I honestly can’t wait to get started, meet everyone and get playing.”

Why City wanted Grealish
Along with Tottenham striker Harry Kane, Grealish was identified as a top target for Pep Guardiola as he aims to defend the Premier League title and go one better in the Champions League after losing last season’s final to Chelsea.

City have smashed their own transfer record set last summer when they paid £62m ($79m) for defender Ruben Dias from Benfica, as well as surpassing the £89m ($116m) deal that saw Paul Pogba move from Juventus to Manchester United in 2016.

Grealish will add even more threat to the Premier League champions and can play as either a winger or as an attacking midfielder.

Why has Grealish left Villa?
Grealish, who joined Villa as six-year-old, signed a new contract at Villa in September which would keep him at the club until 2025 and was offered an improved deal to remain at Villa Park

Where will Jack Grealish fit in at Man City?
Villa’s owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens have ambitious plans for the club and have invested in the squad, with the likes of Emi Buendia, Leon Bailey and Danny Ings having all been brought in.

But the opportunity to play in the Champions League and compete for silverware was too much for Grealish to turn down, while the chance to work under Guardiola will undoubtedly have appealed to the 25-year-old.

congrats

Another flop

Ezehillary:
Another flop

Flop?
Then you don't know his style of play.

ArbitrageBetty:
Flop? Then you don't know how style of play.

time will tell

They must be trying to compete with the coming super league because I doubt this guy is worth that.

Cousin9999:
They must be trying to compete with the coming super league because I doubt this guy is worth that.

That guy should worth more than Sterling in this present transfer window...
100m is a bargain.

if buhari carry his agbada come Manchester,sorry I mean if grealish turns out to be a flop,na Buhari cause am.

Eyaaaa.. And Pepsi is free now

Another english garbage

Over hyped player.... 100m is far too much for an average player like him.

It is only Harry Kane that has proved over the years that worth 100m plus in England team.

Darammliveth:
Another english garbage

Over hyped player.... 100m is far too much for an average player like him.

It is only Harry Kane that has proved over the years that worth 100m plus in England team.

Grealish over hyped seems you don't watch him in Aston villa no be only to they watch Chelsea vs Man u be ball abeg.

Kenneth10110:



Grealish over hyped seems you don't watch him in Aston villa no be only to they watch Chelsea vs Man u be ball abeg.

Wetin the guy dey play that make him worth 100m? Bring out his stat bro. This guy is not better than Saul of Atletico madrid... English media too dey over hype there players. Another garbage english player. Imagine paying 100m for just a squad player all because it is Mancity that is involved.

grealish for 100m??

Grealish is an overhyped unproven player. He isn't among the best 5 midfielders in the EPL. He isnt worth more than 60 million pounds.