AFCON 2025
Pep Guardiola has named his 27-man squad for the FIFA Club World Cup, leaving out Jack Grealish.
Grealish, who is City’s record signing, has fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium and appears set for a move away from the club this summer.
The 29-year-old made 32 appearances across all competitions last season, but only 16 of those outings came from the start.
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Grealish registered just eight goal involvements (three goals, five assists) in 2024-25, his second-lowest tally since his £100m move from Aston Villa four years ago.
The England international has been linked with a move to Everton this summer as he aims to secure regular first-team football to be in contention for the 2026 World Cup.
Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips, who spent time out on loan this season, are also some of the big names to miss out on the squad.
City’s opening game is against Moroccan side Wydad on 18 June at the Lincoln Financial Field.
