Jack Grealish and girlfriend Sasha Attwood are expecting their first baby

The childhood sweethearts are going to be parents!

Author: Alex RossPublished 8th Jul 2024

A huge congratulations is in order for England and Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish, and his long-term girlfriend Sasha Attwood, as the pair have announced they are expecting their first child together!

Jack, who was left out of Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad, took to Instagram to announce his lovely personal news, sharing a photo of Sasha's bump. He wrote: 'Life’s biggest blessing 👶🏻🩵'.

28-year-old Sasha shared the same cute photo, writing: 'Half of me , half of you - beyond blessed ✨🤍🙏🏻'. (sic)

The couple's friends and family were quick to comment on the news. Jude Bellingham wrote: 'Congrats brother❤️', with Harry Kane adding: 'Congratulations!! ❤️❤️'. Mason Mount then commented: 'Congrats brother', whilst Ben Chillwell added: 'Congratulations guyssss!! ❤❤❤'. (sic)

DJ Nathan Dawe wrote: 'Congratulations to you both mate ❤️', with Ollie Watkins commenting: 'Congrats to you both brother 🙌🏾'.

Jack's Manchester City team mate Erling Haaland then wrote: '❤️❤️', with James Maddison adding: '🤍🤍 congrats both of you🥰'. (sic)

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Jack and Sasha were childhood sweethearts, having been together since they were both 16. The now 28-year-olds have publicly supported each other's careers over the years, with Sasha working as a model for brands such as Boohoo, House of Fraser and Pretty Little Thing.

When Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions earlier this year, Sasha shared her pride, writing: 'Champions X4 💙💙💙💙 what a team, so proud!'. (sic)

With Jack not getting selected for England's Euros squad, the couple have been able to spend more valuable time together during the football break, with the loved-up pair recently enjoying a holiday in Dubai.

At this stage, the couple are yet to reveal any further details about their unborn child, including the gender or the due date.

Congratulations to Jack and Sasha! 👶

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