Man City star Jack Grealish’s heartwarming gesture to young disabled fan

The Sky Blues star thrilled the young lad who wrote him a letter saying it was his dream to meet him.
Jack Grealish with Finlay. Credit: Man City on twitterJack Grealish with Finlay. Credit: Man City on twitter
Jack Grealish with Finlay. Credit: Man City on twitter

Jack Grealish surprised one of his biggest fans this week – and even let him choose his next goal celebration.

Manchester City posted the clip on social media which showed City supporter Finlay, 11, meeting his idol Grealish. Finlay, like Jack’s younger sister, Holly, has cerebral palsy and plays at City for a disability team. Young Finlay sent the player a letter to express his gratitude, writing: “I wish there were more people in the world just like you who treat people with disabilities the same as anyone else.

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“It makes me really happy when I see that you, a famous footballer, knows what it’s like to live with people with cerebral palsy. You’re my hero and the best big brother to your sister. My dream is to meet you and give you a high five. Imagine meeting your idol!”

After initially writing back and sending him a signed City shirt, featuring ‘Grealish 10’, the England winger met Finlay where he plays every Monday as part of City’s disability football team.

At the end of the heartwarming clip, Grealish tells Finlay he can select his next goal celebration.

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