Jack Grealish has been thoroughly enjoying himself since Aston Villa won their play-off final to earn their place back in the Premier League.
Following the 2-1 win against Derby, there have plenty of pictures on social media of the academy graduate deservedly taking a break and celebrating the achievement.
He has just given Villa fans even more reason to celebrate, as their star man and captain has committed his future to the club:
Aston Villa club captain Jack Grealish will turn down any further advances from Tottenham and stay at Villa Park this summer. [sky sports] #avfc
— villareport (@villareport) May 30, 2019
He has claimed that he will turn down any offer Spurs make (per Sky Sports) to sign him, which will be a relief for Villa fans due to the incredible influence he has had for the club this season and those before it.
He has scored six goals and assisted seven times this campaign, with the most memorable surely being his strike against Birmingham City after being punched in the back of the head by a Blues supporter. Ah, memories.
Once his celebrations have subsided, Grealish will be focusing on ensuring Aston Villa are able to stay at English football’s top table beyond the upcoming season. Indeed, he will also now have the chance to fight for a place in the England squad, after Gareth Southgate claimed he would need to be in the Premier League before being considered.
Promotion has meant he can now do just that while remaining with his beloved Villa, which the fans will be delighted to see.
A selection of Twitter reaction to the announcement, including posts from thankful Aston Villa fans, can be seen below:
https://twitter.com/avfcluke_/status/1134061908959596545
I expect he bleeds cider at the moment
— Pramit (@pramit177) May 30, 2019
As if they had any chance since we got promoted
— Phil Cookes (@PhilCookes) May 30, 2019
Of course he will
— Nathan Henton (@HentonNathan) May 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/cameron_av/status/1134066529442701313
The second worst kept secret in English football
— villarich /// (@villarich1982) May 30, 2019
Fantastic news . Love him what a player
— Shawfarmstud (@SFSshawfarmstud) May 30, 2019
I'm sure the lure of CL football is a difficult one to ignore, but he's a local lad, is captain and has just helped to ensure promotion. He bleeds claret and blue
— Neil Williams (@casper197635) May 30, 2019
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