Jack Grealish, the Manchester City and England footballer, spent £100,000 to treat his family and friends to a private jet trip to see Rod Stewart perform in Dortmund, Germany, on May 3, 2025. The lavish gesture, reported by *The Sun* and *GB News*, included a luxury plane for the group, including his parents Kevin and Karen, who are avid Rod Stewart fans. Grealish, who was an unused substitute in City’s 1-0 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers the previous night, greeted his loved ones at the jet’s steps in a blue hoodie and cap. In Germany, they were chauffeured to the Westfalenhallen arena, where they enjoyed Stewart’s “One Last Time” tour concert, dancing to hits like “Maggie May” and “Sailing.”
Grealish arranged a backstage meet-and-greet with the 80-year-old rock legend, who posed for photos with the group. Grealish shared a snap of his friend Henry with Stewart, captioning it, “Bbbbbuzin with the big man,” per @TheSunFootball on X. He also showcased his own singing, belting out Stewart’s “I Don’t Want To Talk About It,” as noted by @SunManCity. A source told *The Sun*, “Jack gave his family and friends the night of their lives. His parents love Rod Stewart, and Jack planned the trip meticulously,” emphasizing the heartfelt nature of the gesture, which included a VIP experience courtesy of Stewart, a known football fan.
The £100,000 trip, costing roughly equivalent to Grealish’s weekly £230,000 salary, reflects his penchant for generous family gestures, like his £20,000 Cotswolds birthday bash in 2024. Despite criticism for his 2024-25 season form—two goals and one assist in 17 Premier League games, per *Sky Sports*—Grealish’s off-field actions, including this Dortmund outing, highlight his close family ties and love for creating memorable experiences. Posts on X, such as @MailOnlineScot, celebrated the starstruck moment, while @dreamteamfc noted Grealish’s vocal performance, amplifying the event’s buzz.[]
