The pressure is mounting on Jack Grealish as the £100 million Manchester City star finds himself benched yet again, sparking widespread debate about whether one of football’s most expensive transfers is living up to the hype—or crumbling under it.
Grealish, once hailed as the future of English football, has struggled to cement a regular starting spot under Pep Guardiola. His flair and creativity, once the heartbeat of Aston Villa, seem to have faded into the shadows at the Etihad.
Fans and pundits alike are now asking the uncomfortable question: **Was Grealish worth the nine-figure fee?**
Former players have weighed in, with one Premier League legend saying, *”He’s got the talent, no doubt—but he doesn’t look like the same player at City. There’s no urgency, no spark.”
Meanwhile, social media has erupted with mixed reactions:
“£100M for benchwarming? City got robbed.”
“It’s Pep’s system. Grealish needs freedom, not structure.”
Guardiola, while diplomatic in his recent press conference, didn’t hide his frustration, stating: *“Every player must earn their minutes. It’s not about price tags—it’s about performance.”*
With younger stars like Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku now ahead in the pecking order, questions linger about Grealish’s future at Manchester City. Will he rise again—or has the glamour move turned into a gilded cage?
