Jack Grealish's tears at Villa exitpublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 10 August 2021
BBC Sport
England midfielder Jack Grealish said he "teared up" as he left Aston Villa for Manchester City.
The 25-year-old joined Villa aged six, but was signed by Manchester City for a British record £100m on Thursday.
It comes after Lionel Messi was shown in tears as he received a standing ovation from team-mates, journalists, officials and his family at a news conference confirming his departure from Barcelona.
Speaking to the media for the first time as a City player, Grealish said: "Everyone has seen the way Messi was at his final press conference.
"That is the exact way I felt myself."
The England player added: "Before I left at the hotel I spoke to the team, the staff and the players and I teared up a bit myself."