Grealish to sign for Gucci! Manchester City and England star is ‘set to pen a seven-figure sponsorship deal’ with the Italian fashion brand after Euro 2020 saw his public profile skyrocket

Manchester City and England star Jack Grealish is reportedly on the cusp of signing a seven-figure sponsorship deal with luxury Italian fashion brand Gucci. The 26-year-old’s rising profile, fueled by his £100million transfer from Aston Villa to City in 2021 and standout performances at Euro 2020, has made him a prime target for the fashion house, which typically partners with film and music icons.

According to The Athletic, Grealish, often spotted in Gucci attire, will become an official ambassador, a rare move for a sportsperson in the luxury fashion world. His charm and flair, both on and off the pitch, have endeared him to fans, with his Euro 2020 displays cementing his status as an England regular. He’s now eyeing a key role at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where England will face Iran, the USA, and one of Wales, Scotland, or Ukraine.

Grealish has featured in 30 matches for City this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists. His contribution in their 2-0 win at Burnley helped maintain their Premier League lead over Liverpool, with a crucial title clash and FA Cup semi-final against the Reds looming. City also face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, keeping their treble hopes alive.

Following in the footsteps of footballers like Marcus Rashford, who partnered with Burberry, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic Emporio Armani campaign, Grealish’s Gucci deal marks his ascent as a global style icon. Other athletes, like David Beckham with Adidas and Megan Rapinoe with Loewe, have similarly bridged sport and fashion.