Jack Grealish might need to update his WhatsApp bio from “Starboy” to “Pending Transfer.” The Man City midfielder, known as much for his dazzling dribbles as his iconic calves, has been left out of Pep Guardiola’s squad for the 2025 Club World Cup—and suddenly, the future looks foggier than a morning in Manchester.
Once the crown jewel of Aston Villa and the spark plug in England’s midfield, Grealish is now being linked to a move to Everton. Yes, Everton. Not quite the Hollywood script he might’ve imagined when he made that record-breaking move to City. But football, like WhatsApp group chats, moves fast.
Grealish and the Avengers (No, Not That One)
Let’s rewind to 2020, when Grealish, ever the social captain, was part of the now-famous ‘Avengers’ WhatsApp group with James Maddison, Ross Barkley, John McGinn, Ben Chilwell, and Dele Alli. The group was more dynamic than Man City’s midfield—at least in banter. According to Grealish, Maddison was always texting, Chilwell ghosted like your ex, and no one was quite sure who started the chat. Classic.
Grealish Needs More Than Just a Transfer—He Needs Joy
Rio Ferdinand put it best: Grealish needs to find happiness. Not the Zen meditation kind, but the kind that comes from playing football, nutmegging defenders, and hearing crowds scream your name—not just your hairstyle.
Could a Mate Help Jack Get His Mojo Back?
With his ‘Avengers’ mates spread across Spurs, Villa, Chelsea, and Italy (yes, Dele plays in Como now—real plot twist), maybe one of them can put in a good word. Maddison, you’re up.
And at the end of the day Trophies are silver and happiness is gold. And if Grealish doesn’t find both soon, even his WhatsApp group might start typing… and then delete. Let’s hope he finds the right club, the right rhythm, and maybe even a new group chat—this time with read receipts guaranteed.
