Manchester City players reveled in their treble-winning glory, throwing parties from Istanbul to Ibiza that could put anyone to shame. One of the stars of the revelry was Jack Grealish, who partied so hard that airport staff offered him a wheelchair, suspecting he was too inebriated to walk.
Fellow team member Kyle Walker stepped in to provide a steadying arm for Grealish as they navigated their way back to Manchester following a spontaneous celebration on the Spanish island.
The festivities began after Manchester City's historical victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul, securing their maiden UEFA Champions League trophy. The ecstatic players, Grealish among them, wasted no time uncorking champagne and hugging the hard-won trophy. Their triumphant jubilation was captured in various photos and videos shared online.
After the euphoria at Ataturk stadium, the squad retired to their hotel before flying back to Manchester on Sunday. Not missing a beat, a group of the players, including Grealish, Walker, and Erling Haaland, caught a flight to Ibiza for another round of festivities later the same day.
The Sun reported that the group arrived in Ibiza around midnight, dined at the Tatel restaurant, then headed to the renowned Pacha nightclub to party till dawn. This non-stop celebration probably led to Grealish's unsteady state, seen stumbling onto the team bus with Walker's help on Monday morning.
Airport staff, observing Grealish's condition, offered him a wheelchair, but the 27-year-old managed to navigate his way to the plane under his own steam.
The team arrived back in Manchester by early afternoon, and after several hours of rest, the players were ready for their victory parade. The triumphant open-top bus procession was met by excited fans who had waited eagerly to celebrate their team's monumental accomplishment.
Once again, Grealish became the center of attention, enjoying the festivities alongside coach Pep Guardiola and the rest of the squad. This season, Manchester City not only dominated domestically by winning the Premier League and the FA Cup but also secured their long-desired Champions League trophy.
With the season wrapped up, the celebrations are likely to continue for some time. However, Manchester City is undoubtedly setting their sights on defending their titles next season, fully aware that they'll be the team to beat.
