Jack Grealish has been excluded from Manchester City’s 27-man squad for the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This decision follows a series of limited appearances for the 28-year-old winger, who started only 16 matches and made 32 appearances in total during the 2024–25 season, contributing eight attacking involvements .Manager Pep Guardiola’s omission of Grealish, along with veteran defender Kyle Walker, signals a strategic shift towards integrating younger talents into the squad. New signings such as Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who joined from Milan for £46.5 million, and other recent acquisitions have been included in the Club World Cup roster .This exclusion adds to a series of setbacks for Grealish, including his omission from England’s Euro 2024 squad, which he described as the most challenging moment of his career . The combination of reduced playing time at City and national team exclusion has intensified speculation regarding his future at the club. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Grealish faces a critical juncture in his career, where securing consistent playing time could be pivotal for both his club and international aspirations.
