Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationBBC SportUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Grealish returns to City: New chance or shop window?
After a loan spell at Everton, Grealish made a surprise return in the Community Shield.
J. Grealish
player
Age
30
Club
Manchester City
Appearances
158 for City
Last season
On loan at Everton
What happened. Jack Grealish came on at half-time in Manchester City's 3-0 Community Shield defeat by Arsenal, his first appearance for the club since May 2025.
- Grealish was left out of City's pre-season tour due to injury.
- He completed 21 of 24 passes and put in a couple of crosses.
- New boss Enzo Maresca said Grealish was good and would get minutes if deserved.
“Overall, Jack was good. The ones that are still here, they are going to work every day, and if they deserve it they are going to get minutes.”
— Enzo Maresca
Grealish's future at City remains uncertain, with a potential move or a chance to revive his career.
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