Jack Grealish, a media footballer who is in the pools to leave Manchester City, reveals the heartbreaking reason why his first goal in the Premier League after 16 months meant both for him and his family.
With me always, especially this day. That was for you Keelan
Jack Grealish
The talented 29-year-old English player raised a finger to heaven after scoring a goal two minutes from the 2-0 win of the ‘Citizens’ against Leicester City in the Etihad.
Grealish’s last goal in the Premier was on December 16, 2023.
Jack Grealish: “My little brother died 25 years ago”
At the conclusion of the Jack Grealish party, the reasons for his emotional celebration revealed to Premier League Productions: “My little brother died 25 years ago. This day is hard for the family, but I was glad to mark. My parents (Kevin and Karen) were here.”
Jack Grealish again marks 16 months later in memory of his brother Deadefe
Keelan, Grealish’s younger brother, was born on June 25, 1999 and died of sudden death in the cradle when he was nine months on April 2, 2000.
It is not the first time that Jack Grealish pays for his brother Keelan in public. He already did it when he scored his first goal with the Notts County the 2013-014 season and when he scored with Aston Villa in November 2018.
Jack Grealish again marks 16 months later in memory of his dead brother
“With me always, especially this day. That was for you Keelan,” Grealish shared on Instagram next to an image of his deceased brother’s tomb.
Pep Guardiola: “Jack Grealish is an incredible person”
Guardiola, City coach, did not hesitate to highlight Grealish’s commitment and humanity: “Jack is an incredible person; both in his gestures and others, he is incredibly generous!”
Jack Grealish again marks 16 months later in memory of his brother Deadefe
“I didn’t know. I can’t imagine how difficult it should be for mom, dad, sister and the whole family. It’s a good day to remember it; I’m sure they remember him every day,” Guardiola said about Grealish’s exciting gesture.
“Jack was just a child when Keeland died, but he still remembers him and thinks about him for everything he achieves.”
Kevin, the father, told at the time about the death of his son that “he was only nine months old, he was a little angel and was destroyed. We were all Jack, his brother Kevan and his little sisters Holly and Kiera. “
Jack Grealish again marks 16 months later in memory of his dead brother@jackgrealish
In the tombstone of Keelan the Grealish family inscribed “we welcomed you with tenderness, we surround you with love, our little and happy child who now plays up there. We take you in our hearts, and there you will remain, to accompany us all our lives until we meet again.”