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Manchester City hotshot Jack Grealish reveals John Terry helped convince him to LEAVE Aston Villa

Jack Grealish has revealed a conversation with John Terry helped convince him to leave Aston Villa and join Manchester City.

The attacking midfielder, 25, became the most expensive English player of all time when he moved from hometown club Villa to the Premier League champions for a whopping £100million transfer fee on August 5.

And as reported by the Sun, Grealish took heed of Terry's words when the Chelsea and England legend emphasised the prestige of playing European football to him.

Jack Grealish (second left) has revealed the role of John Terry (left) in his move to Man City

Jack Grealish (second left) has revealed the role of John Terry (left) in his move to Man City

Former Aston Villa attacking midfielder Grealish moved to City for u00a3100million on August 5

Former Aston Villa attacking midfielder Grealish moved to City for £100million on August 5

He said: 'I remember speaking to John Terry at Villa and he said when you stand there and hear that Champions League anthem there is nothing better.