Jack Grealish Joins Everton on Season-Long Loan Deal
Jack Grealish, the England winger, has signed a season-long loan deal with Everton, wearing the No.18 shirt, a nod to his idol Wayne Rooney. Grealish, 29, signed for Manchester City in 2021 for £100m but has fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola. He is looking to rekindle his career at Goodison Park and will be managed by Sean Dyche. Grealish is hoping regular football at Everton can force him into Thomas Tuchel's plans for the World Cup next summer.
Key Takeaways:
- Jack Grealish has signed a season-long loan deal with Everton, wearing the No.18 shirt, a nod to his idol Wayne Rooney.
- Grealish signed for Manchester City in 2021 for £100m but has fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola.
- The loan deal is part of a £50m option for a permanent deal next summer.
- Grealish's wages will be covered by Everton, which is believed to come at a cost of around £12m.
- Grealish is looking to rekindle his career at Goodison Park and will be managed by Sean Dyche.
- He is hoping regular football at Everton can force him into Thomas Tuchel's plans for the World Cup next summer.
- Grealish has been flooded with messages from Everton supporters, which was an added reason for choosing the club.
- He wants to thank the fans for their love and support and hopes to repay them on the pitch.
- Grealish has spoken to Wayne Rooney before joining the club about choosing the No.18 shirt.
Statistics:
- £100m: The amount Manchester City paid for Grealish in 2021.
- £50m: The option Everton have next summer to make Grealish's signing permanent.
- £12m: The cost believed to be the proportion of Grealish's wages that Everton will cover.
- 29: Grealish's age.
- 2021: The year Grealish signed for Manchester City.
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