ack Grealish has officially joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City for the 2025-2026 season.
Details of the move
- Grealish joins Everton after reportedly falling out of favor at Manchester City under manager Pep Guardiola.
- He is seeking more regular playing time, especially with an eye on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The loan deal includes an option for Everton to sign Grealish permanently for around £50 million ($67.3 million).
- Grealish will wear the number 18 shirt at Everton, a number worn by his childhood heroes Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne.Â
Grealish’s background and recent performance
- Grealish, 29, joined Manchester City from Aston Villa in 2021 for a British record fee of £100 million.
- He played a key role in City’s treble-winning season in 2022-2023, making 50 appearances and contributing to their Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup triumphs.
- However, in the 2024-2025 season, he struggled for regular minutes, starting only 7 Premier League games.
- He was also excluded from City’s squad for the Club World Cup.Â
Everton’s perspective
- Everton manager David Moyes views this as an opportunity to help Grealish regain his form and potentially earn a place in the England squad for the World Cup.
- The move adds significant attacking quality to the Everton squad ahead of the 2025-2026 Premier League season and their move into the new 52,769-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
- Grealish is Everton’s sixth summer signing.
