'With me always'- Jack Grealish dedicates goal to late brother on 25th anniversary

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish his return to the Premier League scoresheet by dedicating his goal to his late brother Keelan on the 25th anniversary of his passing.

The England international scored in the second minute of Citizens' 2-0 win over Leicester City in his first league start since December at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.

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After the match, Grealish revealed the heartbreaking personal significance behind the goal.

“My little brother passed away 25 years ago today,” he told Sky Sports as quoted by BBC.

“This day is hard on the family.My mum and dad were here, so to score and to win was brilliant.”

Keelan Grealish passed away in April 2000 at just nine months old due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Jack, who was only four years old at the time, has previously spoken about the impact of his brother’s death on his life and family.

City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was unaware of the anniversary but spoke warmly about Grealish heroics in the match.

“Jack is an incredible human being,” Guardiola said.

“He is incredibly generous.

"I didn't know that and I can't imagine how tough it can be with mum and dad and sister. It is good they remember him, this day. I am sure they remember him every single day. But it is good to score.”

The beautiful goal ended a 16-month drought in the Premier League for Grealish whose last league goal came in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on December 16, 2023.

Grealish joined Manchester City in 2021 from Aston Villa for a then-record British transfer fee of £100 million.

The six-year deal followed the activation of a release clause in his Villa contract stating City's long-term vision for the England international.