Man City Signs Grealish From Aston Villa In €100m Record-breaking Deal

• Grealish is set to make his debut in the Community Shield clash with Leicester City at Wembley

The Premier League champions have made their first major signing of the summer after completing a club-record move for the Aston Villa star, Jack Grealish.

Manchester City have broken the British transfer record by completing the signing of Jack Grealish for £100m ($139m) from Aston Villa.

The England international has signed a six-year contract after turning down the offer of a new deal at Villa Park.

The 25-year-old who has been handed the number 10 shirt vacated by Sergio Aguero, is set to make his debut in the Community Shield clash with Leicester City at Wembley.

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“I am incredibly happy to have joined Manchester City, City are the best team in the country with a manager considered to be the best in the world – it’s a dream come true to be part of this club,” Grealish said.

“Over the past 10 seasons, they have won major trophies consistently. Pep coming here has taken them to the next level and the football this team plays is the most exciting in Europe.

“To play for Pep and learn from him is going to be special and it’s something any top footballer would want. “he facilities are amazing, and I honestly can’t wait to get started, meet everyone and get playing.”

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