After Jack Grealish was left out of the Club World Cup, Pep Guardiola speaks out about his future with Man City.

Pep Guardiola has addressed the future of Jack Grealish following his surprising omission from Manchester City’s squad for the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S.

What Guardiola Said
Mutual decision to omit
Guardiola explained that both he and Grealish agreed it was best for the midfielder to stay in Manchester rather than travel for the Club World Cup. The objective? Help him “find a place where he can feel like playing again” and rediscover his confidence and form

No guarantees, door remains open
While Guardiola acknowledged Grealish could still return to City, he admitted: “I don’t know if his future will be in Manchester… For now, he’s a City player, and if he has to come back, he will

Advice on next steps
The manager emphasized that Grealish needs consistent playing time to regain that “butterflies” feeling and show the quality he once had — whether at City or elsewhere

What This Means for Grealish
Signal for summer move?
With just 7 Premier League starts this season and only around 715 minutes of play, seems like a clear nudge towards finding a new club where he can play regularly

Potential suitors emerging
Reports name clubs like Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen, and Napoli as potential destinations — with Napoli rumored to be preparing a ~£45 million bid

City heading in a new direction
Guardiola is revamping the squad and leadership structure, choosing captains directly, reinforcing a fresh competitive ethos — pressuring fringe players like Grealish to prove they still fit

Bottom Line
Pep’s comments suggest a clear message: Grealish needs to play regularly to revive his peak form. While City hasn’t closed the door completely, it’s now largely his and the club’s decision to either fight for his place or move on — likely this summer.

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