Grealish omitted from Man City’s Asian tour, future still uncertain

Manchester City resumed pre‑season training last week and midfielder Jack Grealish, 30, was among those reporting, but on Tuesday night he missed the flight to the club’s 11‑day tour of Hong Kong and Seoul, leaving his future at the Etihad uncertain.

A training‑ground photo released by Getty Images] showed Jack Grealish among the squad that reported for duty in Manchester. The club’s official images confirmed his presence at the pre‑season camp after a long lay‑off.

However, on Tuesday night Grealish was not allocated a seat on the chartered plane bound for the Asian tour of Hong Kong and Seoul. The 11‑day itinerary will proceed without him, as confirmed by club sources.

Sources said the midfielder is still recovering from a foot injury that forced him out in January while on loan at Everton. The injury curtailed a spell where he was beginning to rediscover his best form.

The same injury also ended his participation at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium and extinguished external hopes of a World Cup appearance for England. Medical reports indicate the recovery timeline remains uncertain.

Grealish now enters the final twelve months of a contract that reportedly pays £300,000 per week, with no indication of a new deal on the table. Former manager Pep Guardiola appears to have moved on, leaving the player’s status in limbo.

New head coach Enzo Maresca addressed the situation last week, stating: “At the moment, he is here. He is a Manchester City player. I have a good relationship with Jack and we keep in touch because he has a big heart and is a very good guy.” The quote underscores Maresca’s willingness to assess Grealish’s role.

With Grealish turning 31 in September, the club must decide whether to reintegrate him into the first‑team set‑up or sanction a transfer before his contract expires. His future will shape City’s squad planning ahead of the new season.