Before Celtic and Manchester City clashed in a thrilling 4-3 friendly, a pre-match moment unfolded in the tunnel between Callum McGregor and Jack Grealish.
The two footballers, who once shared dreams of professional success during their time together at Notts County, briefly reconnected in the tunnel before the sides took to the field.
A decade ago, McGregor and Grealish were midfield partners on loan at Notts County in League Two, where they laid the groundwork for their promising careers. Since then, both have ascended to significant heights in the football world.
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McGregor has become a stalwart for Celtic, amassing numerous winners’ medals and leading the team as its captain. Meanwhile, Grealish has risen to become one of the most talked-about players in English football, with a transfer to Manchester City that valued him at £100 million, marking him as one of the Premier League’s standout talents and a Champions League winner.
Their brief reunion served as a poignant reminder of their journey from the humble beginnings at Meadow Lane in 2013 to achieving their dreams at the pinnacle of European football.
