Yep that is also a factor.
we were never keeping him. New contract offer, a Totti documentary. A statue or even a stand named after him. He’s was going. The boy wanted to play in the champions league and he couldn’t wait for Villa to get there.
Footballing status quo wins again.
So far, out of all of this Jack is the guaranteed winner. £115m contract and and an increased commercial presence. He’s made for life.
if the 3 “replacement” signings end up being great then villa is a winner too
if Grealish can keep injury free and his form up, Man City win too. But they have massively gambled on Jack. 6 year deal on elite wages… if it don’t work out for jack, it’s a massive burn for city, because they’ll never be able to shift him