Premier League player Grealish, who has fallen out of favor at Manchester City, officially moves to Everton on a temporary basis for the remainder of the current season.
Jack Grealish Joins Everton on Season-Long Loan
Jack Grealish has left Manchester City to join Everton on a season-long loan deal, aiming to revive his career under David Moyes after limited playing time over the past two years.
The deal, reportedly worth £100m, sees Grealish move to Goodison Park from Everton's opponents in his first match, Leeds United. This transfer marks Everton's sixth signing this summer.
Grealish, who was once a key player in Manchester City's treble-winning 2022-23 season, fell out of favor under Pep Guardiola. He was left out of the final match of last season and the FIFA Club World Cup squad.
Grealish's ambition is to get back into the England squad, and Moyes believes that Everton can help him achieve this goal. The players Everton have signed this summer include Thierno Barry, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carlos Alcaraz, Adam Aznou, and Mark Travers.
At 29, Grealish has committed to working hard on his fitness and performance to make an impact at Everton. The loan includes an option for Everton to buy him permanently for £50 million.
Grealish's most productive season was in 2022-23, where he registered 5 goals and 11 assists. David Moyes expressed his excitement about Grealish's arrival, stating, "We're getting him at a good time because he's experienced, he understands the Premier League, and we're all fully aware of the levels he's capable of performing to."
Grealish made 157 appearances for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola. However, over the last two seasons, he started just 17 times in the Premier League and played 715 minutes in the top flight in 2024-25.
Grealish expressed his excitement about joining Everton, stating, "I'm over the moon to have signed for Everton." He chose Everton because he felt a connection with the club and its fans, as shown by the messages he received on social media.
This move offers Grealish a chance for significant game time under Moyes, who may provide the environment needed for a career resurgence. Grealish was left on the bench for Manchester City's FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace in May.
With Grealish's addition, Everton will be bolstering their attacking options for the 2025-26 season. Moyes will now have the opportunity to work with a player who has shown his capabilities in the past and is eager to make a comeback.
Grealish's move to Everton signifies a shift from the Premier League title contenders Manchester City to a team aiming for improvement in the English football scene, with European-leagues serves as a potential subsequent destination once he regains his form. Considering Grealish's ambition to make a comeback into the England squad, his performance in the Premier League this season with Everton could position him for a potential recall to the national team.
