Manchester City have sparked speculation about Jack Grealish’s future by prominently featuring the 29-year-old midfielder in their 2025-26 home kit launch, unveiled on May 13, 2025, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. The new PUMA kit, which the men’s team will debut at the tournament in the United States against Wydad AC, Al Ain, and Juventus, was modeled by Grealish alongside stars like Erling Haaland, Manuel Akanji, and Alex Greenwood. The move, highlighted by The Sun, suggests Grealish remains in Pep Guardiola’s plans despite persistent transfer rumors linking him to Serie A clubs like Napoli, AC Milan, and Inter Milan, as well as Premier League sides Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa.
The kit, available in Replica (£85) and Authentic (£130) versions, incorporates RE:FIBRE recycling technology and PUMA’s dryCELL sweat-wicking fabric, with a design celebrating Manchester’s cultural heritage. Grealish’s inclusion in the promotional campaign, directed by Glenn Kitson and featuring actor John Thompson, contrasts with his limited role this season—starting just seven of 19 Premier League matches and contributing one goal and two assists. His £300,000-a-week wages have been a sticking point, with Napoli eyeing a move under Antonio Conte, while AC Milan proposed a loan with a €40 million buy obligation, per Caught Offside.
Guardiola’s comments earlier in 2025, praising Grealish’s fighting spirit but favoring Savinho for his “incredible connection” with Haaland, fueled exit talk. Yet, City’s decision to showcase Grealish in the kit launch, as noted in posts on X, signals confidence in his role, especially with the Club World Cup looming. Grealish’s trophy haul—three Premier League titles and a Champions League—adds weight to his value, though his form has drawn criticism, with some labeling his £100 million transfer a disappointment.
While Serie A interest persists, City’s strategic inclusion of Grealish in their high-profile kit reveal suggests they see him as part of their future, at least for the Club World Cup. However, a summer move remains possible if he fails to reclaim a starting spot, with his England career also at stake ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
