Jack Grealish hails Manchester City’s £54 million star as the greatest of all time following a 3-2 victory against Newcastle.

Jack Grealish labels Kevin De Bruyne as “the GOAT” (greatest of all time) following Manchester City’s 3-2 victory against Newcastle United on Saturday.

As De Bruyne emerged as Manchester City’s savior against Newcastle United, coming on as a substitute and capturing the attention of viewers worldwide, Grealish shared his astonishment at his teammate’s brilliance on his Instagram story.

In May of the previous year, Jack Grealish, in an interview with Match Attax (via YouTube), praised Kevin De Bruyne as his “idol” for many years, particularly during his tenure at Aston Villa. Grealish confessed to attempting to incorporate elements of the £54 million (as reported by The Guardian) man’s game into his own performances. Additionally, he expressed that De Bruyne is the best player he has ever played with in his career.

After Kevin De Bruyne orchestrated a remarkable comeback for Manchester City against Newcastle United, Jack Grealish expressed his astonishment at his teammate’s heroics on his Instagram story. Grealish remarked, “Honestly… never seen anything like it in my life. The GOAT,” as reported by City Zone.

Jack Grealish via Instagram: “Honestly… Never seen anything like it in my life 🤯🤯 The goat 👑” pic.twitter.com/3XXZ3jEOXV

— City Zone (@City_Zone_) January 13, 2024

While it’s unclear in what context Jack Grealish considers his Manchester City teammate the greatest—whether as a midfielder in the Premier League era or among the club’s all-time best players—it’s evident that he holds a high level of respect for the Belgian. Given Grealish’s natural position as an attacking midfielder, similar to the five-time Premier League winner, he likely has a deeper appreciation for De Bruyne’s exceptional skills.

As a former Aston Villa captain and now a teammate at Manchester City, Grealish’s admiration for De Bruyne’s game seems to have grown over the years.