Former Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has paid tribute to boxing great Ricky Hatton.

The ex-Villa captain described the 46-year-old boxer as a 'true legend' in a post online.

It comes after Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday, September 14.

Grealish joined Everton on loan this summer from Manchester City - the club supported by Hatton.

On his Instagram story, Grealish posted a picture of himself with Hatton in celebrations after City won the 2023 FA Cup.

Grealish was captured in the photo sporting his FA Cup winner's medal.

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In the caption, the footballer said: "Ahh man, RIP legend. Such sad news man.

"He was an absolute diamond every time I met him! True l

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