Everton manager David Moyes has delivered a significant blow, confirming that star loanee Jack Grealish is almost certainly ruled out for the remainder of the season and is expected to undergo surgery for a fractured foot.
The final decision will be made in consultation with Grealish’s parent club, Manchester City, but Moyes admitted the prognosis is clear. This development also effectively ends the 30-year-old winger’s fading hopes of securing a place in England’s squad for the upcoming World Cup.
“It’s a major disappointment for everyone—for Jack, for the club, and for the supporters,” Moyes stated. “He’s been a pivotal figure for us, bringing vital experience and character to the squad. We’ll feel his absence; he’s contributed so much during his time here.”
Grealish’s move to Everton had marked a career resurgence after a challenging spell at Manchester City. This season, he has been among the league’s most creative forces, registering six assists—a tally bettered by only a handful of players.
His loan agreement includes a £50 million option to buy this summer, coinciding with the final year of his contract at City. The severity of his injury and the substantial financial commitment required now cast considerable doubt over a permanent transfer. When questioned about Grealish’s long-term prospects at the club, Moyes described such speculation as “far too premature.”
