Fenerbahce's fans cheer for their team during the Turkish Super league football match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray on April 14, 2019 at the Fenerbahce stadium in Istanbul. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP) (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)
Speculation surrounding Jack Grealish’s future at Manchester City has intensified dramatically, with reports claiming that Fenerbahce, under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, could emerge as a surprise new destination for the England international according to Fanatik.
The 29-year-old winger has seen his playing time significantly reduced under Pep Guardiola, particularly this season. Grealish was notably omitted from the squad for City’s final league match against Fulham, a decision that further fueled rumors of his impending departure.
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Guardiola himself offered a telling response when questioned about Grealish after the Fulham game, seemingly hinting at a potential exit. “He’s an incredible player. A football player who should play a match every 3 days. However, this did not happen this season and last season,” Guardiola stated. “He needs to play. Will he stay with us or will he leave and make it happen somewhere else? Jack and his manager will answer this. I was the one who wanted him and fought for him. However, it falls to [Txiki] Begiristain (Football director), [Claudio] Viana (Sports director) and the player’s manager about his future.”
Amidst this backdrop, Turkish media outlets have reported significant interest from Fenerbahce. The British press has also picked up on these links, suggesting that Mourinho’s Fenerbahce could indeed be one of Grealish’s next destinations.
Beyond Fenerbahce, AC Milan was also cited as a potential option for Grealish. However, that possibility has reportedly faded as the Italian club failed to secure a Champions League qualification spot for the upcoming season, which would likely have been a key factor for a player of Grealish’s stature.
The prospect of Grealish moving to the Turkish Super Lig would represent one of the most high-profile transfers in recent memory for the division, underscoring Fenerbahce’s ambition under Jose Mourinho. The coming weeks are expected to shed more light on whether this ambitious move could materialize.