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Grealish spotted at Guardiola’s restaurant after completing £100m Man City move as he pens farewell to Aston Villa fans
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JACK GREALISH celebrated becoming Manchester City's £100million starter ahead of £160m main course Harry Kane by visiting boss Pep Guardiola's restaurant.
The England wideman posted a lengthy farewell to Aston Villa fans - promising to always remain a supporter - before relaxing at Guardiola's Tast Cuina Catalana in Manchester city centre.
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City now hope to bring in Three Lions skipper Kane, who was fined by Tottenham after travelling to Florida rather than returning to pre-season training.
Grealish, 25, was sneaked out by the back door from Guardiola's Catalonia-style eatery.
But in contrast he didn't leave Villa quietly - as he thanked the club on social media for his 19 years there and "loving every minute of it".
The 12-cap star, now the most expensive British footballer ever, said: "I've been a fan my whole life... and captained my club back to the top tier of English football.
"Every time I put on the Villa shirt I played with my heart on my sleeve.
"Being given the armband was both a privilege and an honour for me and my family and I've loved every minute of it."
Grealish added: "I'll always be a Villa fan.
"I love this club with all my heart and I hope you understand my reasons for seeking a new challenge.
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"The club are in great hands, the manager, the lads, the new signings coming in.
"It's an exciting time to be a Villa fan."
But some Etihad supporters joked City should RETURN Grealish to Villa untouched - after Barcelona's shock announcement that Lionel Messi is leaving.
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