Grealish was in desperate need of a new challenge after last season, and Everton may be the perfect fit. As a huge club, Everton is not competing at the top end of the table like City, but they have a lot of talent under David Moyes. Grealish was a star player at Aston Villa, but under Moyes, he will have the freedom to do what he does best.
Moyes knows that unlocking Grealish's potential is to give him the freedom to play his game. He knows that Grealish excels when he keeps the ball close to his feet, beats a defender, and finds space to shoot or pass to a teammate. Everton's resurgence under Moyes is a testament to his ability to get the best out of his players.
With players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry who need guidance, Grealish can be a focal point for them. Everton's signing of Grealish, regardless of the deal's specifics, is a major statement of intent. It shows that the club is committed to spending money on the playing squad and investing in its future.
Saying goodbye to Goodison Park was hard, but it's time to look to the future. Grealish will be the club's new marquee signing, and he has taken the famous number 18. From a marketing perspective, it's unlikely Everton could have gotten anyone better.
This move really does feel like a win-win for everyone involved. City gets a player who wasn't going to get minutes, Grealish gets a chance to impress ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and Everton gets one of the most exciting attacking players in the league.
Grealish has everything in him to be a huge success at Everton.