Jack Grealish’s anguish after the millionaire attack on his family: “I can’t explain how devastated I am”

Despite having won everything, 2023 did not end in the best way Jack Grealish. Last Thursday, the Manchester City striker suffered an attack at his home while simultaneously playing against Everton in the Premier League. But only once shock that suffered, was when the player spoke his first words regarding the situation.

a theft of jewelery and watches worth 1.4 million euros It was the loot that the thieves managed to take with them. However, the push that pushed the English striker to leave Liverpool – where Everton’s stadium is located – for his home was when he discovered that His family was inside the residence at the time of the looting..

His partner, his parents, his grandmother and his three brothers had decided to gather to cheer Grealish on television in the match which ended in a 3-1 victory for the Cityzens. Likewise, none of them were injured nor did they notice the presence of the criminals until they began to notice strange movements.

The biggest worry that gripped the Grealish family was that the police had failed to catch those responsible, which led them to experience a few days of sadness and nervousness. This is how the former Aston Villa striker decided to spend these last days with his loved ones and said his first words on the case once 2024 began.

He did it through his Instagram account, where he has 9.1 million followers, and did not hesitate to make clear the sadness he is going through. “I have no words to explain how devastated I am. for the robbery that occurred at my house a few days ago”, was the phrase with which he gave rise to his comment, attaching a photo with his dog.

He added: “My family is the most important thing to me and nothing is more important than ensuring their safety. It was a traumatic experience for everyone, but I am very grateful that no one was hurt.”

The scale of what has happened is such that, when it comes to assessing how 2023 has gone, the five titles Grealish won in the year are overshadowed. “I’ve had a lot of incredible experiences and results in the last 12 months, but to be honest, The best year of my life in football is not something I can celebrate“he confessed.

As those responsible have not yet been caught, the player said: “The people who commit these terrible crimes have no idea of ​​the damage they cause to people’s lives. I hope they are found and brought to justice so that no other family can go through the same thing as us.

Trying to be as positive as possible, he closed: “I appreciate everyone’s messages and the support from my friends, my team-mates and the club. On a more positive note, I would like to thank everyone for the support throughout this last year.” . , I wish you and your families a happy 2024.”

In addition to perhaps not being able to celebrate the end of the year as he expected, Grealish also did not open his home in the best way. Yes, He had moved in no less than a week ago when thieves entered the residence.

Regard a villa valued at 7 million euroswhich was acquired by the player and his partner during 2022, but which only recently took the initiative to move by the end of 2023.

It is a 10-hectare site with a helipad, a boating and fishing lake, a winery, a tennis court, a golf tee and full-size football and cricket pitches.

Therefore, having not yet adequately adapted to the layout of the rooms, the Grealish family did not notice the thieves entering the house until the player’s dogs started barking, alerting everyone to the presence of strangers.

This alert allowed the attacker’s relatives to touch a panic button which immediately alerted the police, who, despite arriving by helicopter, were unable to locate the thieves. Nor did he find any clues useful to the investigation.

Manchester City will only play again next Saturday, January 13, when they visit Newcastle. Grealish therefore has the possibility of continuing to accompany his family in one of the most delicate moments of his career.