Jack Grealish has 'broken his silence' after being left out of Manchester City's squad for the Club World Cup.
The 29-year-old was not named from Pep Guardiola's squad for the United States after his lack of minutes in the Premier League over recent months.
As a result, his exclusion was not a significant surprise when the squad was announced, particularly as City have completed the signings of outfield players Rayan Ait Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders this week.
Grealish has been linked with a move away from City throughout 2025.
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And on Wednesday, Football Insider reported that Grealish 'favours' a move to fellow Premier League club Everton, who are moving into their new stadium and have money to spend this summer.
The same outlet claims that Grealish has 'accepted' that he will have to sign for a new club after being deemed surplus to requirements at the Etihad Stadium.
England manager Thomas Tuchel stated earlier this week that Grealish would need to play much more regularly if he was to get back in his squad.
He said: "To go every three days and get better and better with every minute that he has in his legs. That's what is missing, nothing else."
Now, the Three Lions international has broken his silence.
Taking to Instagram, Grealish simply posted a video of the Manchester City winger at sea while on holiday - seemingly indicating that he is taking time to think about his future.
It isn't entirely clear as to when Grealish and other City outcasts, such as Kyle Walker, will return to training with their clubs.
The Club World Cup concludes on July 13 - just over a month before the Premier League season gets underway on the weekend of August 16.
Whether or not Grealish has a new club to kick-start the season by then remains to be seen.
Topics: Jack Grealish, Manchester City, FIFA Club World Cup, Pep Guardiola, Transfers, Football, Everton
Ryan Smart