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Jack Grealish’s redemption starts here! Everton announce loan signing of £100m Man City star
Everton have landed Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish on a season-long loan, giving the England international a fresh start after slipping down Pep Guardiola’s pecking order.
The deal, confirmed on Tuesday, includes an option to buy for around £50 million ($67m).
The 29-year-old will don Everton’s famous No. 18 shirt, a number once worn by club icons Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne, as he aims to reignite his career with regular playing time under David Moyes.
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According to the Daily Mail, Grealish, who was earning close to £300,000 per week at the Etihad, agreed to a significant wage cut to facilitate the move. The playmaker is reportedly determined to return to top form ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Speaking to Everton’s media team after signing, Grealish expressed his excitement:
“I’m over the moon to have signed for Everton – it’s massive for me, honestly. This is a great club, with great fans. As soon as I spoke to the manager, I knew there was only one place I wanted to go.
On social media, I’ve been flooded with messages from Everton supporters… that’s another reason why I chose Everton. I hope I can repay the love and support, and I’m sure I will.”
The Toffees kick off their 2025–26 Premier League campaign against newly promoted Leeds United on August 18 at Elland Road, where Grealish could make his debut.
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