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Pep signals Grealish's City exit: 'He has to play'

Rob Dawson

created: June 18, 2025, 11:13 a.m. | updated: June 18, 2025, 4:41 p.m.

Guardiola said the decision was taken after "honest" talks between Grealish and the club. And although he stopped short of saying Grealish's City career is over, Guardiola hinted that he needs to find a new club and rediscover his love of football. "He had a conversation between him and the club and they decided it was best [to stay behind]," said Guardiola. Pep Guardiola suggested Jack Grealish needs to find a new club to rediscover his love of football. If we don't find, he's a player for Man City and he will be back."

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