The former Aston Villa star joined City in 2021 for a then-British record fee of £100m and was a key part of Pep Guardiola’s Treble-winning side in 2022-23.
In total, Grealish has won three Premier League titles with the club, as well as an FA Cup, Champions League and the Club World Cup in its previous guise.
However, he has struggled for regular playing time over the past two seasons and started just seven league games in 2024-25.
“Of course, Jack has to play,” Guardiola said in May. “He’s an unbelievable player that has to play football every three days.
“It didn’t happen this season and last season either. He needs to do it – with us or another place.
“It’s a question for Jack, his agent, and the club. If he stays it will be fine and he fought like he fought from day one to make a contribution.”
A lack of football has also seen Grealish lose his place in the England squad. He wasn’t picked for Euro 2024 and with a year until the 2026 World Cup, he is likely to need more first-team football to have a chance of forcing his way into Thomas Tuchel’s plans.
