Pep Guardiola has said Jack Grealish’s exclusion from Manchester City’s final matchday squad of the campaign was “nothing personal”.
Grealish, 29, was left out of the squad for City’s two-goal victory at Fulham on Sunday to conclude their 2024-25 campaign.
Grealish has started in just seven Premier League matches for City this term and was an unused substitute in last week’s FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace.
Advertisement
Since January, the England international has made just one league start for Guardiola’s side — the 2-0 win against Leicester City in April.
“Don’t ask me about Jack, who said I’m not happy with Jack?,” Guardiola asked when questioned on whether he was unhappy with Grealish.
“Rico (Lewis) was not selected, (James) McAtee was exceptional against Aston Villa and Wolves, why not ask me about McAtee?
“I have to get rid of six players last game and five players today because (Mateo) Kovacic got sent off.
“I treat Jack like I think of (Abdukodir) Khusanov, McAtee and all the players who have not been but you say I’m selecting we are in trouble? It’s not about that.
“It’s nothing personal with Jack. I’m the person who fought for him to come here and the person who fought for him to stay here this season and the next season. I’m the one who said I want Jack Grealish.
“Now he didn’t come because he didn’t come but not something else.
“What happens in the future is a job for Txiki (Begiristain, City’s director of football), Hugo (Viana, the club’s sporting director) and the agents.”
Following the FA Cup final, Guardiola said the club’s hierarchy would hold talks with Grealish’s representatives in the summer, and acknowledged that any player in “all the locker rooms around the world” would not be happy with limited gametime.
“What is going to happen will happen, but he has to come back to start to play minutes again,” Guardiola said.
Grealish signed a six-year deal upon joining City in 2021 for a club-record fee of £100million ($135.4m; €119.1m). The figure still stands as City’s highest-ever transfer fee, and fourth highest of all-time relating to transfers in and out of British clubs.
The former Aston Villa playmaker has made 32 appearances this season, with 16 as a substitute. He has registered three goals and five assists in all competitions, scoring once in the Premier League.
(Carl Recine/Getty Images)
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
How Arsenal became European champions for a second time: Pressing, doubling up and smart subs
Underdog victories in major finals aren’t usually achieved so convincingly.Arsenal were rank outsiders going into the Champions League final against Barcelona on Saturday, with odds of up to 14/1 for them to win the game in 90 minutes. Player for player, Arsenal might only get a couple of names into the starting XI of Barcelona, the dominant side in this competition in recent years. But collectively, Arsenal were unquestionably superior, recording an unlikely but thoroughly deserved victory.AdvertisementThis Arsenal side is comprised almost solely of highly technical players. Centre-backs Steph Catley and Leah Williamson are a former left-back and a former midfielder respectively. Central midfielders Kim Little and Mariona Caldentey are No 10s at heart. Renee Slegers has eschewed old-school centre-backs and functional holding midfielders, and stuck to her Plan A despite knowing Arsenal would spend long periods without the ball. […]
Connections: Sports Edition hints for May 26, 2025, puzzle No. 245
Anthony Edwards’ promise, a wristband and the magic the Timberwolves need Wolves fans have noticed a new symbol on Anthony Edwards' wrist this season, one that continues to hold extra-special meaning to the team.
Ross Chastain makes history, goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600
<!--> Ross Chastain passed William Byron with five laps left and won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, becoming the first driver to win the event after starting at the back of the field.Byron won the first three stages and led 283 laps, but surrendered the lead to Chastain, who started in 40th place and led just eight laps in his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the year.It was a huge boost to Trackhouse Racing, and a bitter disappointment for Byron, the Charlotte native who had signed a four-year contract extension Friday with Hendrick Motorsports. Ross Chastain celebrates his historic Coca-Cola 600 victory by smashing a watermelon. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) --> <!-->ADVERTISEMENT -->Byron became the first driver to sweep the first three stages at NASCAR's longest race, but found himself in a battle […]
Kyle Larson’s Indy-Charlotte Double ends with crashes in both Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600
Getty Images CONCORD, N.C. -- NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson's second bid at the Indy-Charlotte Double ended on the hook at both ends, as crashes in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 kept him from finishing either race on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. Larson spun in Turn 2 to trigger a multi-car crash in the Indy 500 on Sunday afternoon, then was involved in two separate accidents during the Coke 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the second ending his race after 245 laps.Larson's day began with bad echoes of his failed first attempt at The Double in 2024, as a rain shower that briefly delayed the start at Indianapolis put him in a situation where it would be very difficult to both complete the Indy 500 and make it to Charlotte in time for the […]
Jalen Ramsey sparks Cowboys rumors with home purchase in Dallas-Fort Worth
NFL star Jalen Ramsey has once again found himself at the center of trade speculation, this time linked to the Dallas Cowboys-and not without reason. The Miami Dolphins cornerback recently closed on a home in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, igniting fresh rumors about a potential move to America's Team. While the internet ran wild with theories, Cowboys insiders were quick to throw cold water on the buzz.Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that Dallas could be a team to monitor if Ramsey were to become available, sending Cowboys fans into a frenzy. With Ramsey's Super Bowl pedigree and the team's lingering questions in the secondary, the connection made for compelling football chatter. But according to Mike Fisher of CowboysCountry.com, there's no traction behind the scenes."There's no indication inside the building that anything is happening," Fisher reported. "No talks. No plans. Nothing […]
Ross Chastain chases down William Byron, wins the 600
May 24, 2025; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) during qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Ross Chastain ran down William Byron over the final 37 laps to capture the NASCAR Cup Series' longest race, Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina. After fending off a battle with Denny Hamlin, Byron withstood a charge from Chastain until the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet suddenly closed a three-tenth's gap and got by with six laps to go to beat Byron by 0.673 seconds for his first win this season in the 66th running of the event. The Alva, Fla., native started last at the 1.5-mile speedway after going to a backup car following a wreck in practice Saturday. He led just eight laps in his sixth career […]
Related
How Arsenal became European champions for a second time: Pressing, doubling up and smart subs
Underdog victories in major finals aren’t usually achieved so convincingly.Arsenal were rank outsiders going into the Champions League final against Barcelona on Saturday, with odds of up to 14/1 for them to win the game in 90 minutes. Player for player, Arsenal might only get a couple of names into the starting XI of Barcelona, the dominant side in this competition in recent years. But collectively, Arsenal were unquestionably superior, recording an unlikely but thoroughly deserved victory.AdvertisementThis Arsenal side is comprised almost solely of highly technical players. Centre-backs Steph Catley and Leah Williamson are a former left-back and a former midfielder respectively. Central midfielders Kim Little and Mariona Caldentey are No 10s at heart. Renee Slegers has eschewed old-school centre-backs and functional holding midfielders, and stuck to her Plan A despite knowing Arsenal would spend long periods without the ball. […]
Connections: Sports Edition hints for May 26, 2025, puzzle No. 245
Anthony Edwards’ promise, a wristband and the magic the Timberwolves need Wolves fans have noticed a new symbol on Anthony Edwards' wrist this season, one that continues to hold extra-special meaning to the team.
Ross Chastain makes history, goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600
<!--> Ross Chastain passed William Byron with five laps left and won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, becoming the first driver to win the event after starting at the back of the field.Byron won the first three stages and led 283 laps, but surrendered the lead to Chastain, who started in 40th place and led just eight laps in his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the year.It was a huge boost to Trackhouse Racing, and a bitter disappointment for Byron, the Charlotte native who had signed a four-year contract extension Friday with Hendrick Motorsports. Ross Chastain celebrates his historic Coca-Cola 600 victory by smashing a watermelon. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) --> <!-->ADVERTISEMENT -->Byron became the first driver to sweep the first three stages at NASCAR's longest race, but found himself in a battle […]
Kyle Larson’s Indy-Charlotte Double ends with crashes in both Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600
Getty Images CONCORD, N.C. -- NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson's second bid at the Indy-Charlotte Double ended on the hook at both ends, as crashes in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 kept him from finishing either race on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. Larson spun in Turn 2 to trigger a multi-car crash in the Indy 500 on Sunday afternoon, then was involved in two separate accidents during the Coke 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the second ending his race after 245 laps.Larson's day began with bad echoes of his failed first attempt at The Double in 2024, as a rain shower that briefly delayed the start at Indianapolis put him in a situation where it would be very difficult to both complete the Indy 500 and make it to Charlotte in time for the […]
Jalen Ramsey sparks Cowboys rumors with home purchase in Dallas-Fort Worth
NFL star Jalen Ramsey has once again found himself at the center of trade speculation, this time linked to the Dallas Cowboys-and not without reason. The Miami Dolphins cornerback recently closed on a home in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, igniting fresh rumors about a potential move to America's Team. While the internet ran wild with theories, Cowboys insiders were quick to throw cold water on the buzz.Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that Dallas could be a team to monitor if Ramsey were to become available, sending Cowboys fans into a frenzy. With Ramsey's Super Bowl pedigree and the team's lingering questions in the secondary, the connection made for compelling football chatter. But according to Mike Fisher of CowboysCountry.com, there's no traction behind the scenes."There's no indication inside the building that anything is happening," Fisher reported. "No talks. No plans. Nothing […]
Ross Chastain chases down William Byron, wins the 600
May 24, 2025; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) during qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Ross Chastain ran down William Byron over the final 37 laps to capture the NASCAR Cup Series' longest race, Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina. After fending off a battle with Denny Hamlin, Byron withstood a charge from Chastain until the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet suddenly closed a three-tenth's gap and got by with six laps to go to beat Byron by 0.673 seconds for his first win this season in the 66th running of the event. The Alva, Fla., native started last at the 1.5-mile speedway after going to a backup car following a wreck in practice Saturday. He led just eight laps in his sixth career […]
Be the first to leave a comment