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Jack Grealish rejoins Everton on loan from Man City
Jack Grealish has rejoined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City. The 30-year-old, who scored twice and provided six assists in 20 appearances during his previous loan at Goodison Park, has been linked with a return to the club since the club's pre-season tour of the United States.
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Grealish completes Everton return as player says 'it feels so good'
Jack Grealish has completed a season-long loan move to Everton from Manchester City. The 30-year-old, who also played for the Toffees on loan last season, has left City after the two clubs agreed a deal. The winger is expected to be part of the first team immediately, and he said: "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. Every time I see an Everton fan, it's just pure love and the way they've welcomed me since that first game against Leeds, I'll never forget that. It means a lot to me and hopefully I've made a few Everton fans happy. I had a perfect time here for the first six months, then I stayed around after I got injured. Now I feel ready to go. I'm ready to start training tomorrow and prepare for the games."
The loan deal sees Grealish return to a club he has joined after leaving Aston Villa for Manchester City for a British record £100m fee in August 2021.
A triumphant return
Grealish, who was capped by England, has been playing with Manchester City for a period of time and was not part of the team's plans. He was a substitute in the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and then again in the league opener at Bournemouth but was not in the squad for the clash with Crystal Palace. He is set to be part of Everton's squad for the season, with the loan to run until the end of the campaign.
Potential debut
Grealish is set to make his second Everton debut in the weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester United. He has linked up with the side and is now preparing for the upcoming matches.
Background
Grealish was a star when he transferred from Aston Villa to Manchester City for a £100m fee. He had a key role in the 2021-2023 seasons, and the club won the Treble in that time. He has not regained that form since. City boss Enzo Maresca has a strong relationship with Grealish but did not view the former Aston Villa man as part of his plans.
Other transfer moves
In other potential transfer business, Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, 26, is expected to complete a £65m switch to Manchester City. Also, the Toffees are close to a new deal for Monaco and USA forward Folarin Balogun in a deal worth a reported £40m.
Nathan Patterson transfer
Elsewhere, Everton's Scotland defender Nathan Patterson could move to Serie A side Torino, with talks under way about a deal. It is not yet clear whether any transfer for the 24-year-old would be a loan or permanent move.
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Framing: The headline announces Everton have agreed a loan deal for Jack Grealish, emphasizing the club-level agreement. — Objective and factual
Facts Included:
Everton have agreed a deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester City.
The 30-year-old is set for a medical at the Toffees, with his move expected to be completed before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.
Grealish spent a large chunk of last term at Everton under a similar arrangement, scoring twice and providing six assists in 20 appearances, before sustaining a season-ending foot injury in January.
The England winger had been linked with other teams - including his boyhood club Aston Villa - but his preference was to return to Everton.
Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear told BBC Radio Merseyside had 'remained in contact' with Grealish.
With Toffees winger Iliman Ndiaye, 26, expected to complete a £65m switch to City, Everton want to bolster their attacking options before the deadline.
Everton look to be closing in on the signing of Monaco and USA forward Folarin Balogun in a £40m deal.
Their bid to re-sign Brazil striker Richarlison from Tottenham appears to have stalled over personal terms.
Grealish joined City from Villa for £100m in August 2021.
Grealish has made two appearances for Enzo Maresca's side this season.
He came on as a substitute in their Community Shield defeat by Arsenal before coming off the bench in a win against Bournemouth in their Premier League opener.
Grealish did not figure in a 4-1 victory at Crystal Palace on Friday.
Everton's Scotland defender Nathan Patterson could move to Serie A side Torino before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Talks are under way between the clubs about a deal for the 24-year-old.
It is not yet clear whether any transfer would be on loan or a permanent move.
Framing: Highlights the transfer update and the 'deal agreed' aspect, while referencing Aston Villa rumors — measured with a hint of skepticism
Facts Included:
Jack Grealish is set to return to Everton after the Toffees agreed a deal to re-sign the 30-year-old on loan until the end of the season
Grealish looks set to head back to Everton from Manchester City on a season-long loan
The 30-year-old is set for a medical on Tuesday morning before completing his return to the Hill Dickinson Stadium
Sunderland and Villa were among the others interested in a move, but Grealish has picked to re-join the Toffees following an impressive loan spell at the Merseyside club last season, according to The Athletic
Grealish made 22 appearances for David Moyes' side before suffering a stress fracture in his foot in January which ended his season
He ended up returning to City in the summer and had featured in their opening two matches of the season against Arsenal in the Community Shield and Bournemouth in the Premier League
The England international was left out of Enzo Maresca's squad for the trip to Crystal Palace on Friday as he closed in on a move back to Everton
the Toffees have agreed a deal with City to take Grealish again on a loan until the end of the 2026/27 season
At the time of his Villa exit, the 30-year-old was a British record transfer after his £100m exit
At the time, he said: "It was obviously a difficult few months because I have been an Aston Villa fan for my whole life. But when I spoke to the manager here and you see what type of players they have got here, in the end it was something I couldn't say no to. I am absolutely delighted to be here."
Framing: Confirms the transfer and identifies the key parties (Grealish, Everton, Man City) — optimistic and supportive
Facts Included:
Jack Grealish has completed a season-long loan switch to Everton from Manchester City
The 30-year-old spent last season with the Toffees and impressed before injury curtailed his campaign
He has linked up again with David Moyes' side and could make his second Everton debut in the weekend Premier League clash with Manchester United
Sunderland were keen on the England international but the winger had always prioritised a return to Everton
Grealish said: 'It feels so good.'
Grealish is out of contract at City at the end of the season and could have played his last game for the club
He came off the bench in the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and again in the league opener against Bournemouth but was left out of the squad for Friday's win at Crystal Palace
City boss Enzo Maresca has a strong relationship with Grealish but did not view the former Aston Villa man as part of his plans
Grealish played a key role in City's Treble-winning season but has struggled to recapture that form
The Blues are not planning to offer him a new deal, meaning he will leave for free next summer, six years after joining for £100million.
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ClaimJack Grealish has completed a season-long loan switch to Everton from Manchester City.
ClaimGrealish came off the bench in the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and again in the league opener against Bournemouth but was left out of the squad for Friday's win at Crystal Palace.
ClaimManchester City are not planning to offer Grealish a new deal, meaning he will leave for free next summer, six years after joining for £100million.