Jack Grealish was spotted engaging in an emotional conversation with Manchester City supporters during the Oasis concert on Friday evening.
The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Citizens this summer, after he scored just once in the Premier League last season.
In fact, the former Aston Villa star has scored just four goals across the last two campaigns, as he has been forced into trying to make an impact from the bench as opposed to starting games.
Newcastle and Everton are said to be incredibly interested in bringing the Birmingham-born midfielder to their respective clubs, but have been put off by Manchester City’s £40million asking price.
Jack Grealish struggled for game time at The Etihad last season
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However, in what may turn out to be somewhat of a farewell message, Grealish was spotted engaging with some City fans during Oasis’ first Manchester gig in over 16 years.
In the clip, Grealish can be seen embracing a supporter, who is wearing a City top, saying: “You know what? I love City more than anything.
“And do you know what I love more than anything? City fans. They're the best fans in the world."
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Jack Grealish at #Oasis, Heaton Park: “I love City more than anything! And do you know what I love more than anything? City fans! They’re the best fans in the world!” 🥹🩵 pic.twitter.com/0ik1CNNWAw
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 12, 2025
Despite this, Grealish’s departure from the club appears to be increasingly likely after City boss Pep Guardiola, who was also in attendance for Friday’s concert, did not include the English international in City’s Club World Cup squad.
The 54-year-old discussed his exit prior to the tournament and alerted multiple Premier League clubs to the 29-year-old’s availability.
“He [Grealish] had a conversation with the club and they decided it was best [to leave]," said Guardiola.
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“Jack is an exceptional player. The only reason why he didn't play last season is, of course, my decisions,” he, rather soberingly, admitted.
“We decide that he has to play. The club was honest, he was honest.
“We decide that the best thing is to stay [behind from the Club World Cup] and have a place that he can feel like he can come back to be the player like he was in the year of the Treble or all his career in Aston Villa.
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Pep Guardiola confirmed Jack Grealish will leave the club after he announced he would not join the team at the Club World Cup
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“Without him it would have been more difficult in the year of the Treble.
“The fact is in the last two seasons he didn't play much minutes. He has to come back to play and have the butterflies in his stomach that he can play every three days, every three days and show again the quality he has.”
Despite having significantly reduced minutes over the past two seasons, Grealish played a crucial role in City’s historic Treble in the 2022/23 season.
The Englishman featured in every game during the Citizens’ first-ever triumphant Champions League campaign.
Grealish joined City from boyhood club Aston Villa for a British transfer record £100million in 2021.
In his four years at the club, the winger has won seven trophies, including three Premier League titles and the Club World Cup.
As he looks to move on from City, Grealish will be remembered for his part in the monumental Treble achievement and his connection with the fans.