Breaking: Jack Grealish Joins Everton FC on Loan for the 2025/26 Season from Manchester City
In one of the most unexpected moves of the summer transfer window, Everton FC have officially confirmed the signing of England international Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder will wear the iconic No. 10 shirt at Goodison Park for the 2025/26 campaign, bringing both excitement and intrigue to the Toffees’ faithful.
The deal, announced early this morning, caught much of the football world by surprise. Grealish, who joined Manchester City from Aston Villa for a then-British record fee of £100 million in 2021, has endured a stop-start spell at the Etihad in recent seasons. Although he played an important role in City’s treble-winning campaign of 2022/23, increased competition for places and tactical changes under Pep Guardiola saw his minutes diminish last season.
Sources close to the club reveal that City were reluctant to sell the player outright but were open to a loan move in order to give him regular first-team football ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Everton, eager to add creativity and flair to their midfield, seized the opportunity and moved swiftly to secure Grealish’s signature.
Speaking at his unveiling at Finch Farm, Grealish expressed his enthusiasm for the new challenge:
> “I’ve had some amazing years at City, but I’m a player who thrives when I’m playing week in, week out. The project at Everton excites me. The manager’s vision, the fans’ passion – it all just feels right. I’m here to give everything for the shirt and help the team push up the table.”
Everton manager Sean Dyche was equally upbeat about the signing:
> “Jack’s quality is there for everyone to see. He can unlock defences, carry the ball into dangerous areas, and give us something different in the final third. This is a big signing for us – not just in terms of ability, but in ambition.”
The Toffees, who narrowly avoided relegation two seasons ago, are now aiming for a strong mid-table finish or even a push for European football. Grealish’s arrival, alongside other summer recruits, signals a clear intent to play more expansive football while maintaining Dyche’s trademark resilience.
Fans have already begun speculating about how Grealish will fit into the side. Many expect him to operate on the left wing, cutting inside to link up with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and new signing Viktor Gyökeres, while others believe he could be given a more central role behind the striker. Either way, his dribbling ability, vision, and knack for drawing fouls are seen as assets Everton have sorely missed in recent seasons.
Off the pitch, Grealish’s star power will also bring a commercial boost. Everton’s online store reportedly saw a surge in traffic within hours of the announcement, with pre-orders for the “Grealish 10” shirt already setting early records. The club is also planning a special fan event at Goodison Park later this month to officially welcome him to Merseyside.
For Grealish, the move represents both a fresh start and a chance to remind critics of his quality. For Everton, it’s an ambitious statement that could reshape their season.
The Premier League fixture list has thrown up an early twist of fate: Everton are set to host Manchester City at Goodison Park in late September, meaning Grealish could face his parent club within weeks of his debut.
If the transfer works as both parties hope, it could prove to be one of the most significant loan deals in recent Premier League history – one that reignites a player’s career while propelling a club toward greater height.