Jack Grealish reacts to Matt Targett’s decision to join Newcastle United

Targett joined Newcastle on deadline day and the former Villa captain sent a message to the left-back following the move
Joe Forte
By Joe Forte
Published 2nd Feb 2022, 10:38 BST

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Former Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has given his reaction to Matt Targett’s deadline day move away from Villa Park.

Targett joined Newcastle United on a loan deal until the end of the season.

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The 26-year-old quickly lost his place in the Villa starting eleven following the arrival of Lucas Digne from Everton and will now link up with the Magpies for the remainder of the campaign.

Jack Grealish has been Villa’s most gifted player of recent times. Picture: Clive Mason/Getty Images. Jack Grealish has been Villa’s most gifted player of recent times. Picture: Clive Mason/Getty Images.
Jack Grealish has been Villa’s most gifted player of recent times. Picture: Clive Mason/Getty Images.

The left-back was voted players’ player of the year just last season, and joins the Magpies having played 19 games in all competitions this season for the claret & blue - scoring one goal and providing one assist.

Following Targett’s deadline day move to St. James’ Park, former Villa skipper Grealish sent a message to his former teammate on Instagram.

Posting a photo on the platform, Matt Targett wrote: “So proud to have signed for Newcastle United until the end of the season.

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“Can’t wait to get started! i’m ready to give my all to this club as we head into a very important few months. Looking forward to seeing you all at St James’ Park.”

Responding to the post, Grealish commented: “Good luck brother” followed by a heart emoji.

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