After a staggering £100 million move from Aston Villa in 2021, Grealish’s time at Manchester City was glittering yet constrained. Despite playing a role in City’s historic treble-winning campaign—champions of the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League—the 29-year-old found himself on the fringes in the 2024–25 season, starting just seven Premier League matches
Guardiola’s decision to drop him from the Club World Cup squad and final matchday selection hinted at a turning point It was clear: for Grealish to rediscover himself—and perhaps England glory—he needed to leave.
Enter Everton. In early August, the Merseyside club secured Grealish on a season-long loan, with an option to buy for a reported £50 million. The midfielder, donning the iconic No. 18 shirt—previously worn by legends like Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne—couldn’t hide his excitement, calling it “massive” and expressing hope that Moyes would help him “find his best version”
The early signs have been electrifying. In just two games, Grealish has chalked up four assists, helping Everton rack up wins against Brighton and Wolves. Beyond the stats, his infectious energy—whether downing pints in a Stockholm pub or linking up play at Goodison—has invigorated a team craving flair.
This resurgence hasn’t gone unnoticed. With England preparing for the 2026 World Cup, pundits like Darren Bent and Andy Goldstein are insisting that Grealish must start for the national team—pointing to his current form as a reason to reconsider his place.
So, from the emotional lows of forgetting how it feels to be a regular… to lighting up Everton’s midfield… Jack Grealish is scripting one of football’s most remarkable comebacks. If he maintains this form, could this be the rise that reignites an England career—and fuels a World Cup dream?
