Jack Grealish arrived at Manchester City in the summer of 2021, from Aston Villa in exchange for 118 million euros. However, three seasons later, the player who landed in the 'citizens' team as a star signing would be close to leaving.
It should be noted that the '10' failed to settle in Pep Guardiola's team, and the club has already started conversations with Everton to facilitate his departure. According to recent reports, the operation is planned as a simple loan until the end of the 2025/26 season.
For now, it is unknown if the 'sky blue' team contemplates including a purchase option in the agreement. Last season, Grealish was only able to play 1,521 minutes in 32 games, leaving numbers far from what a player of his category could sign: 3 goals and 5 assists.
The right winger wants to arrive in shape for the next World Cup. The player would be interested in the move, in his search to return to his best footballing level.
Jack Grealish, City's failed millionaire signing
Despite the investment made by Manchester City, Grealish's performance has not lived up to expectations. In three seasons wearing the 'sky blue' shirt, the English attacker has scored just 17 goals, a figure that contrasts sharply with what was expected of him.
Thus, the 'villains' team managed to score 34 goals in five seasons, also demonstrating a better performance than he has done at Manchester.
Despite not having the expected level with the 'citizens', Jack Grealish has won three Premier Leagues (2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24), one FA Cup (2022/23), one Champions League (2022/23), one UEFA Super Cup (2023) and one Club World Cup (2023).
David Moyes, supporter of Grealish's signing
In this context, coach David Moyes is a great admirer of Grealish's style of play and would be one of the main supporters of the possible incorporation of the '10'.
One of the main problems to finalize the move of the 29-year-old striker to Everton would be his high salary, which would be around 18 million euros gross per year. However, the parties would be studying all avenues to try to close the player's departure with a contract until 2027.
The player has the World Cup in his sights and believes that with the British coach he will have greater prominence. It should be remembered that Gareth Southgate did not call him up for Euro 2024, in which England reached the final, losing to Spain.
Likewise, the attacker does not want to face a similar scenario with his national team next year and 'the toffees' would be his main option to start establishing himself again on the field.