Guardiola Hints at Summer Exit for Grealish After Club World Cup Omission
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed on Tuesday in Philadelphia that Jack Grealish would be excluded from the squad traveling to the FIFA Club World Cup tournament held in the US.
- Guardiola said the club and player decided Grealish should stay to regain form after limited playing time over the last two seasons.
- Grealish, signed in 2021 for £100 million, started only seven Premier League matches this season despite his key role in City's 2023 treble campaign.
- Guardiola confirmed that Grealish remains part of Manchester City's squad for the time being and indicated that should it be necessary, the player will return. He also highlighted the importance of Grealish regaining his enthusiasm for playing.
- City will begin the Club World Cup with a Wednesday match against Morocco's Wydad Casablanca, as Guardiola views the tournament as the start of the new season with a refreshed squad.
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