Jack Grealish is swapping late-night parties for bedtime stories as he gears up to become a dad, putting his wilder days behind him to focus on his future with Manchester City and England.

The 28-year-old ace, known for his lively celebrations and viral moments with a drink in hand, is showing signs of a major lifestyle shift after announcing his upcoming new role as a father. The soccer star and his long-term partner Sasha Attwood shared their joy earlier this month, revealing they’re expecting their first child.

Premier League star Grealish took to social media to post an adorable photo where he’s seen embracing Sasha, hands tenderly cradling her baby bump, alongside the heartfelt caption: “Life’s biggest blessing.”

Model Sasha has been by Grealish’s side since their teenage years in Solihull. As they prepare for their lives to be transformed with the arrival of their little one early next year, it seems Grealish is already getting into dad mode.

Gone are the days of bleary-eyed snaps and Tenerife pavement tumbles, as reported by the Mail. Instead, the record-signing City winger has been enjoying the quieter side of life, even taking in the elite action at Wimbledon during his downtime.

The report emphasises his single-minded determination to turn around a disappointing last season, which ultimately saw him miss out on the 26-man England squad for Euro 2024. While England was drawing blanks in a lacklustre 0-0 stalemate with Slovenia in Group C, Grealish was grafting away at the City Football Academy.

Last season, Grealish was limited to just 10 Premier League starts, yet he played a part in City edging past Arsenal to clinch a record-breaking fourth consecutive title. Grealish has openly expressed dissatisfaction with his performance levels, and following his omission from the England squad, teammate Kyle Walker provided some candid insights that surely hit home.

“I was shocked because I know what Jack can do. (But) was I shocked because of the players that he (Gareth Southgate) has brought in? No, because I think they’re all at a great quality and they’ve all had fantastic seasons,” Walker told ITV Sport.

“I think Jack would be the first one to say he could have had a better season. I think he’s come out publicly and said he could have had a better season. So what does a manager base it on? Form or people that he knows have had good tournaments or a good season the season before? You’re here on merit. And I believe it should always be like that.”