Jack Grealish Makes Everton Debut After Loan Move From Manchester City

Jack Grealish played his first game for Everton after moving on loan from Manchester City for the 2025/26 season. He wants to get his career back on track and help Everton improve in the Premier League.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Grealish joined Everton on a one-year loan after City did not include him in key squads last season. After a medical check, he was introduced to fans at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The 29-year-old made only one Premier League start last season, tallying just 2 goals and 3 assists, and manager Pep Guardiola wanted him to be more consistent. Grealish found himself on the periphery of the City squad and became extra to needs. At Everton, he hopes to regain the form that made him a record signing from Aston Villa in 2021. He will wear the number 18 shirt at Everton for the 2025/26 season, as confirmed by reports.

EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR AT EVERTON

Everton wants to do better this season after finishing 14th last year, just above the relegation zone. Grealish is expected to add creativity to their midfield. Last year at City, he scored only 2 goals and made 3 assists because he didn’t play much. Fans hope that at Everton, he will play regularly and be at his best. He could be important as Everton tries to climb the table and aim for a top-half finish. Their next game is against Brighton, who finished 10th last year and are just above Everton in the standings now. As noted in a recent update, Grealish’s inclusion is seen as crucial for improving Everton’s attack.

LOOKING AHEAD

Everton’s next match is at home against Brighton in the Premier League, and Grealish is expected to play an important role. The team is currently 13th, after losing their league opener 1-0 to Leeds United. For Grealish, a successful loan could help him return to the England squad for the World Cup next summer. If he plays well, Everton might want to make the deal permanent, while City will look to see if his value increases for future transfers. As reported, there is also an option for Everton to buy Grealish for £50 million, which adds further stakes to his performance this season.