JACK GREALISH showed off his ripped body in the pool as Manchester City stars recovered from their pre-season opener.
The Treble winning champions were given a scare by Japanese side Yokohoma F.Marinos, going 2-0 down in the first half.
But a quick one-two before the break from goalscorers John Stones and Julian Alvarez meant City went into half-time at the Japan National team stadium in Tokyo level.
A second-half substitute appearance from Erling Haaland put the game beyond any doubt as he struck twice in the second half to ensure City enjoyed a comfortable victory.
Fans were amused after the game when Haaland was presented with a comically large cheque for his man of the match performance.
The one million Yen reward equated to £5,525, pocket change compared to Haaland’s £400,000-a-week wages.
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Grealish played 45 minutes as he and the rest of City’s internationals look to get minutes in the legs ahead of their upcoming season.
The winger made sure to make the most of City’s time off after winning the Treble last season, and led the team in their celebrations.
The City players partied for four consecutive days following their Champions League victory in Istanbul – taking in the nightlife in Istanbul, Ibiza and Manchester.
Grealish then joined up with the England squad for their 7-0 thrashing of North Macedonia in European Championship qualifying.
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The winger then jetted off for his own personal holidays over the summer – partying in Ibiza before beginning provisional pre-season work in Dubai.
Man City could be lining up with a revamped XI next season, with the likes of Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez linked with moves away from the Etihad.
Bayern Munich remain keen on Walker, although Pep has admitted he would like the full-back to stay.
Meanwhile Riyad Mahrez appears to be close to joining Saudi side Al-Ahli, with Michael Olise lined up as a replacement.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
