“No doubt” – Pep Guardiola issues fresh update on Jack Grealish’s Manchester City future
“No doubt” – Pep Guardiola issues fresh update on Jack Grealish’s Manchester City future Jack Grealish’s spell at Everton is set to expire this month, following a productive but injury-interrupted spell at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The 30-year-old winger is currently recovering from a stress fracture in his foot that brought an end to his campaign. With Bernardo Silva and John Stones confirmed to be leaving, Grealish’s potential reintegration into the squad remains a talking point for Hugo Viana’s summer planning.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued a fresh update on the future of Jack Grealish at the Etihad Stadium, speaking during a new press conference. The England international’s career has taken a tumultuous path since his starring role in the 2023 Treble-winning campaign, and following a dip in playing time during the 2024/25 season, Grealish made a strategic move to Everton on a season-long loan last August. Under the guidance of manager David Moyes and the Toffees ‘ hierarchy, Jack Grealish has shown glimpses of his renowned ball-carrying ability, contributing two goals and six assists in 20 Premier League appearances for the club.
As for Manchester City, they continue to find themselves at a tipping point in their season, with the club locked in a fierce Premier League title battle with Arsenal and preparing for an FA Cup Final against Chelsea on May 16 . While the focus will no doubt remain on the pitch, the longer term makeup of the squad is under scrutiny, with Guardiola often speaking about the need for players to grow into a season through consistent minutes – something Grealish has found at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. “It depends on him”: Guardiola’s verdict on Grealish Now, speaking ahead of Manchester City’s meeting with Everton on Monday night, Pep Guardiola was quizzed on what the future could hold for Jack Grealish , with his loan on Merseyside coming to an end this month.
“I don’t know. I want the best for Jack,” insisted Guardiola. “I know the impact [at Everton] was really good, playing the minutes that he had in the Treble season.
“The Treble season [he] was extraordinary and after that maybe I didn’t help him or maybe we couldn’t reach the level that he had. And he needs [to play] game, game, game and Everton [he] had [that]. “Unfortunately the injury, but hopefully he can recover and next season can continue to play.