Pep Guardiola issues security reminder as Jack Grealish deals with burglary
The home of Jack Grealish was burgled this week (PA Wire)
Pep Guardiola has reminded players of the importance of personal security after the home of Jack Grealish was burgled in midweek.
The Manchester City manager has even suggested cutting back on social media use as part of any precautions.
Thieves broke into Grealish’s Cheshire mansion while he was playing in the treble-winners’ victory at Everton on Wednesday.
Guardiola admits security is a major concern for players (Martin Rickett/PA)
Some members of Grealish’s family and his fiancee Sasha Attwood were at the property at the time when they heard a disturbance and raised the alarm.
Nobody was harmed but it has been reported the raiders got away with jewellery and watches worth £1million.
The incident is the latest in a series of robberies affecting wealthy footballers in recent years.
Former City defender Joao Cancelo was attacked during a burglary at his home in December 2022 while other players targeted include Raheem Sterling, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria.
Guardiola said: “They have security but unfortunately it’s happened. It’s happened many times.
“United players as well. I don’t know much about London but it’s happened (there), and not just in the UK – I know in Catalonia, where my family lives, many things happen.
Former City player Joao Cancelo was attacked during a burglary at his house two years ago (John Walton/PA)
“Today you have to be careful, definitely. Not much on social media – the less they know what you are doing the better. People are waiting (to see) where you are, what you are doing.
“Unfortunately it’s happened with Joao, which was so scary because the family was attacked.
“Jewellery, money, whatever – it’s tough –
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