Jack Grealish is set to swap the Etihad for Goodison Park after Everton and Manchester City agreed to a season-long loan deal for the England international. The agreement, which has been in the works for several days, includes an option for Everton to buy the 29-year-old permanently next summer for around £50 million.
Softfootball understands that Grealish was in Merseyside on Monday afternoon to complete his medical, and sources close to the club say everything is on track for an official announcement within the next day. For Everton fans, it’s the kind of big-name arrival they’ve been shouting for all summer.
Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on his official X account, saying:
“Jack Grealish has completed his medical as new Everton player on loan from Man City with £50m buy option.”
It’s a major move for manager David Moyes, who has admired Grealish for years. The midfielder, who turns 30 next month, is also said to be eager for a fresh start after a frustrating season at City, where he made just 16 starts in all competitions.
The decision suits both sides. City knew Grealish wanted regular minutes, especially with the World Cup coming up, and they left him out of their Club World Cup squad earlier this summer to give him the chance to find the right move. Everton, on the other hand, were quick to step in after interest from several clubs, including Serie A champions Napoli.
Since leaving Aston Villa in a British-record £100m deal in 2021, Grealish has experienced both the highs of trophy wins and the lows of reduced playing time. Now, with a personal trainer helping him stay in peak condition, he’s ready to make an impact on Merseyside. If things go well, Everton could make him theirs for good next summer.
