Jack Grealish revealed he scored on the 25th anniversary of his little brother’s death in an emotional interview after Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Leicester City.
Grealish netted inside two minutes at the Etihad to get Pep Guardiola’s men off to the perfect start – almost 16 months after his last Premier League goal.
The 29-year-old has weathered the storm of criticism after not scoring in the league since December 16, 2023, and amid doubts over his future with the champions.
After scoring, he pointed his fingers upwards and lifted his eyes to the sky in celebration, and afterwards he opened up on why he was so emotional as he fought back tears.
‘My little brother passed away 25 years ago today,’ he told Premier League Productions, via Sky Sports.
‘This day is hard on the family but I was happy to score. My mum and dad were here.
Jack Grealish dedicated his goal against Leicester City to his dead brother, who died in 2000
Grealish’s brother, Keelan (pictured), was less than a year old when he passed away on April 2, 2000
Grealish shared a photo of Keelan’s grave on Instagram along with five love heart emojis
The Manchester City star said the day is ‘hard on the family’ since baby Keelan’s passing
‘We hold you close within our hearts, and there you shall remain, to be with us throughout our lives until we meet again.’
His parents, Kevin and Karen, were in the stands to watch their son score his first Premier League goal in 16 months.
Grealish’s parents, Kevin and Karen, were in the stands at the Etihad Stadium
Grealish, who scored his first Premier League goal in 16 months, explained that the anniversary of his brother’s death aged nine months is an emotional day for him and his family
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His father has previously opened up on the trauma of losing Keelan.
‘He was only nine months old, he was a little angel and I was devastated. We all were,’ he said.
‘Jack was only a kid himself back then, but he still remembers Keelan and he still thinks about him with everything he achieves.
‘We still miss Keelan and still think about him – you never ever get over losing a child – but we are so grateful and lucky that we are blessed with Jack, his brother Kevan and his little sisters Holly and