Man City star Jack Grealish sends classy video message to released youth player

Manchester City ace Jack Grealish has sent a brilliant message of support to a Crystal Palace youth player who has recently been released by the Eagles.

Jack Low featured in a Channel 4 documentary that tracked the progress of youngsters in Palace’s academy system, leading up to the point where the club decides whether to hand them a scholarship or release them.

Several players got the nod but Jack was ultimately released. The teenager has since been sent a swathe of well-wishes on social media, including a message from City attacker Grealish.

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In a self-recorded video posted by Instagram account ‘Rising Ballers’, the 27-year-old said: "Hey Jack, it's Jack Grealish here. Just a quick message, mate. I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been released.

"I just want to say, it's a small setback. I've had plenty in my time. Keep your head up, mate, stay strong, and I'm sure you'll bounce back soon. I'm sending all my best wishes."

Fellow Premier League and England footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold recently launched his 'The After Academy' initiative, which aims to help lead released footballers from academies towards new opportunities.

"I've seen first-hand the struggles and difficulties players have when they're released from football clubs and it's gone on too long and now it's time for change," Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold told the BBC this month.

It's estimated that just 180 players in 1.5 million youth footballers will play in the Premier League, which is only 0.0012 per cent.

Jack is now playing in non-league, hoping to climb the divisions as his career progresses. Grealish's kind gesture to Jack attracted the applause of many online.

Yan