**Damning Verdict on Jack Grealish and Pep Guardiola Amid Exit Rumors**
Speculation about Jack Grealish’s future at Manchester City has intensified following a brutal assessment from Alan Shearer, who claimed, “Pep Guardiola doesn’t like him,” suggesting a strained relationship that could lead to Grealish’s departure. Shearer’s verdict, reported by ChronicleLive on May 19, 2025, came after Grealish was overlooked in favor of 19-year-old debutant Claudio Echeverri during City’s FA Cup final loss, despite the team needing a goal. Shearer argued, “Grealish’s time at Manchester City is done. Pep doesn’t think of him when it matters,” pointing to Grealish’s limited 31 matches, three goals, and five assists in 2024-25 as evidence of diminished trust.
Guardiola’s own comments, cited by @ManCity on X from February 2025, acknowledged Grealish’s struggles, stating, “He doesn’t have the consistency to play three games a week,” though he expressed hope for improvement. However, posts on X, like @UcheAmako’s, highlight Guardiola’s preference for younger players in crucial moments, fueling exit talk. Grealish, on a £300,000-per-week contract until 2027, has been linked with Newcastle United and Serie A clubs, per m.allfootballapp.com, with fans on X, such as @TrueGrassroot, urging him to leave to revive his career.
Despite Grealish’s insistence on staying to “fight for my place,” per Shields Gazette, the narrative of discord persists, amplified by @GBNEWS and @sporx on X. Critics, including @stevesanderstax, lament Guardiola’s handling of the £100m star, while @vvk_blc suggests Pep’s rigid system stifles players like Grealish, as it did Leroy Sané. With City’s payroll constraints and a groin injury limiting Grealish’s minutes, per hoopshype.com, a summer move seems plausible unless he regains Guardiola’s confidence.
