Manchester City Attacker Has Decided To Leave The Club This Summer: Will It Affect Pep Guardiola’s Side? | OneFootball

In recent weeks, news surrounding the future of Jack Grealish has generated rumours in the corridors of English football. Since his arrival at Manchester City in 2021, the England winger was seen as a key player in Pep Guardiola’s scheme, especially after his record transfer from Aston Villa.

His consistently incisive and technical style of play suited a multi-star squad. However, his prominence has diminished over time. Speculation has increased with the season coming to a close, and the club’s silence only fuels the possibility of an imminent change.

Jack Grealish Has Decided To Leave Manchester City This Summer

According to Football Insider, Grealish has already reportedly told his inner circle of his possible departure from the club this summer. Although he has featured in 32 games during the 2024/25 campaign, he has only amassed just over 1,500 minutes on the pitch and was an unused substitute in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 19: Jack Grealish of Manchester City looks on during the warm up prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester City FC at Goodison Park on April 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Grealish’s frustration is evident. Pep Guardiola has reportedly dropped him from his plans. The 29-year-old wants to play in the next World Cup and knows he needs more minutes. Talks with the Catalan coach will define his immediate destination.

Grealish’s departure would not be a decisive blow for Manchester City from a tactical perspective, as Guardiola has a large and versatile squad. Foden, Doku and Bernardo Silva offer enough options to fill the left winger position. However, his departure could affect the dressing room.

Will It Affect Pep Guardiola’s Side?

Grealish is popular with his team-mates and his character brings a particular energy to the group. Losing him would mean giving up a player who still has quality, even if he has not been fully in line with the manager’s requirements in recent months. On the other hand, if the club can release part of his £350,000-a-week salary, it could open up financial space for other additions.

On a different view, the possible departure could also reflect the difficulty of some English players in adapting to international star-studded teams, where internal competition is fierce. This raises a broader question about the development of home-grown talent at clubs with multinational squads. In any case, if Grealish leaves the Etihad, it will be more because of internal management than a lack of talent. His future could lie in a team where he is a key player, although City will continue on their path with the same ambition as ever.