This goal is for you who became a star. 25th anniversary of my younger brother's death in 9 months, first goal late → joy in 16 months...100 million pounds of Grealish tears

Apr 03, 2025

This goal is for you who became a star. 25th anniversary of my younger brother's death in 9 months, first goal late → joy in 16 months...100 million pounds of Grealish tears
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This goal is for you who became a star. 25th anniversary of my younger brother's death in 9 months, first goal late → joy in 16 months...100 million pounds of Grealish tears
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This goal is for you who became a star. 25th anniversary of my younger brother's death in 9 months, first goal late → joy in 16 months...100 million pounds of Grealish tears
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It was a long wait. 'Man of 100 Million Pounds' Jack Grealish (Man City) finally burst.

Grealish shook the net two minutes into the match in the 30th round of the English Premier League (EPL) of the 2024-2025 season against Leicester City at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on the 3rd (Korean time). Sabiu's cross was calmly connected with a right footed shot.

It was Grealish's first goal in the EPL this season. He scored a goal in the EPL for the first time in 16 months since the match against Crystal Palace (2-2 draw) on December 17, 2023. Manchester City won 2-0 with consecutive goals from Grealish and Omar Marmusi in the 29th minute.




With 51 points, Manchester City moved up to fourth place. It's just thin ice. Newcastle United in fifth place (50 points) and Chelsea in sixth place (49 points) are in the range, but the two teams played one less game.

It was Grealish Day. He got the chance to start in the EPL 103 days after the match against Aston Villa on December 21 last year and responded with a goal.

Grealish moved from Aston Villa to Manchester City in August 2021. He recorded the highest transfer fee of 100 million pounds (about 19 billion won). However, it was not easy to adapt to the first season.




This goal is for you who became a star. 25th anniversary of my younger brother's death in 9 months, first goal late → joy in 16 months...100 million pounds of Grealish tears
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This goal is for you who became a star. 25th anniversary of my younger brother's death in 9 months, first goal late → joy in 16 months...100 million pounds of Grealish tears
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He succeeded in rebounding in his second season. Grealish contributed to Manchester City's first-ever treble (triple crown) in the 2022-2023 season. He has been active in the European Champions League (UCL), as well as in the EPL and FA Cup, raising expectations again.

However, in the 2023-2024 season, Grealish had more time to return to the bench and rarely found a way out as he lost his seat to Jeremy Doku. Last summer, we had the biggest ordeal.

Grealish was frustrated until his dream Euro 2024 appearance along with his slump, and surprised fans as he continued to be seen with his unconventional blonde hair and drunkenness. After that, he returned to the preseason and made his body again, but the long silence continued.




Grealish reported his first goal in 17 appearances in the EPL this season. He scored one goal each in the FA Cup and UCL this season.

There was also a story behind the goal. Grealish celebrated the sky after scoring a goal. The reason was revealed after the game. It was the anniversary of his brother Killan, who became famous 25 years ago. In 2000, when Grealish was four years old, Kilan died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) just nine months after his birth.

This goal is for you who became a star. 25th anniversary of my younger brother's death in 9 months, first goal late → joy in 16 months...100 million pounds of Grealish tears
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This goal is for you who became a star. 25th anniversary of my younger brother's death in 9 months, first goal late → joy in 16 months...100 million pounds of Grealish tears
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Grealish mentioned it in an interview with 'Sky Sports' after the game. He said "My brother died 25 years ago. Today is a difficult day for the family. "Mom and dad also came to watch the game today. It was fantastic to win after scoring a goal."

Grealish also posted a message on social media saying, `Always with me, especially on this day. Killan, the goal was for you.'" He took on the role of No. 10 on the day.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola said: `I didn't know, I can't imagine how hard it must be for the family. It is good that they remember today. I'm sure they'll remember him every day. It's good to score a goal."Grealish is a human being. There is a special affection.'

However, Manchester City is planning to reorganize its squad after this season. Grealish is under contract until June 2027. He is likely to leave Manchester City after this season.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.