Jack Grealish Back With Everton On Loan For Second Straight Year

Last Updated:September 02, 2026, 10:48 IST

Jack Grealish was signed by Manchester City for £100 million from Aston Villa in 2021.

Jack Grealish could feature in Everton’s clash with Man United this Sunday. (Picture Credit: Everton FC)

Jack Grealish is back at Everton, with the Manchester City winger joining the club on a season-long loan for a second consecutive campaign. The 30-year-old enjoyed a revival during his first spell at Everton last season, rediscovering his form before a foot injury brought his campaign to an early end in January.

“It feels so good. I’m so happy. I think I’m at my best at everything in life, not just football, when I feel loved. That’s what the manager has given me, what my teammates have given me and especially what the fans have given me,” Grealish said in an Everton statement.

“I had a perfect time here for the first six months, then I stayed around after I got injured. I’ve been watching all the Everton games in pre-season and since the season started. Now I feel ready to go. I’m ready to start training tomorrow and prepare for the games.”

Grealish joined City from Aston Villa for £100 million ($135 million) in 2021, but his opportunities at the Etihad had become increasingly limited in recent seasons.

The England international did make an appearance in City’s opening Premier League fixture of the season against Bournemouth and also featured in the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal.

However, competition for places increased further following the arrival of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton and the signing of Brazilian winger Allan.

A return to Everton gives Grealish the opportunity to play a more prominent role under David Moyes, with the winger potentially in contention to face Manchester United at home on Sunday.

“I can’t wait for this weekend. I have been doing everything I can in the past couple of months to get back to this moment,” he added. “I will be going to sleep tonight with a smile on my face, ready for training tomorrow. I can’t wait to be back at Hill Dickinson on Sunday.”

Everton’s transfer business on deadline day has also encountered a setback, with their proposed deal for USA international Folarin Balogun in danger of collapsing. The Monaco forward has reportedly failed a medical, leaving Moyes short of attacking options following Beto’s move to Fiorentina and Ndiaye’s transfer to City.

With AFP Inputs

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Will Jack Grealish regain his top form at Everton?

Whether Jack Grealish will regain his top form at Everton is not yet known, though he previously rediscovered his form there last season before suffering a foot injury. He has expressed that he performs at his best when he feels loved, which is how he feels at the club. Additionally, returning to Everton provides him with the opportunity to play a more prominent role under manager David Moyes.

How will Grealish’s return impact Everton’s season?

Jack Grealish’s return to Everton is likely to give him the opportunity to play a more prominent role under manager David Moyes. His return could also see him feature in upcoming matches, with the winger potentially in contention to play against Manchester United this Sunday.

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