Jack Grealish is ‘finished’ at Man City after what he's said
Jack Grealish has played his last game for Man City after moving on loan to Everton for the final year of his contract, sources have told Football Insider.
The 31-year-old is not part of the Citizens' plans going forward beyond the expiry of his contract in June 2027.
He was included in Enzo Maresca's squad for the early stages of the campaign, but ultimately sealed another loan switch to the Toffees on Deadline Day last week.
Grealish was asked if he thinks he will ever play for City again earlier this week, as he replied: "I don't know, honestly. I'll just have to wait and see what happens. I just want to be enjoying myself, and that's the main thing at the moment."
As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, he will not be offered a new contract at the Etihad.
The 31-year-old made his second Everton debut against Man United shortly after rejoining and is in line to start against Tottenham this weekend.
Jack Grealish will not play for Man City again
Grealish's final City appearance is set to be his 14-minute cameo against Bournemouth on the opening day of the campaign, which coincided with their comeback to win from 1-0 down.
He will be keen to impress once more at Everton to put himself in the shop window for another move next summer as he becomes a free agent.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "Grealish really enjoyed his first loan spell at Everton until it was cut short by injury, and obviously he's returned to the Toffees on loan for another season. He'll be keen to get as many minutes under his belt as possible after that frustrating injury last season.
"Look, his time at City is finished. His contract expires in the summer, and I think City are planning for life without Grealish, as they have done, probably, for the last 18 months or so."
David Moyes' exit timeline revealed after tough window for Everton
Moyes was pleased to sign top target Grealish, but has admitted his disappointment at the Toffees' lack of transfer activity at the end of the summer window.
They were publicly humiliated by Folarin Balogun walking out of the club at the eleventh hour and left with just 18 senior, outfield players until January at least.
Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Moyes could be tempted to quit Everton after the January window if he is not backed with several new additions.
He is not likely to walk away anytime before then, as he is determined to lead the club back to glory and towards European qualification.