Jack Grealish has spoken about a conversation with Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca before leaving the club to join Everton on loan.
The England winger began the new season with Manchester City but completed a move to Everton on the final day of the transfer window. He has since made one appearance in the English league for the Toffees, without scoring or providing an assist.
Grealish’s contract with Manchester City runs until the end of the current season.
The 29-year-old’s move to Everton brought an end, at least temporarily, to his latest spell with Manchester City. His decision followed a conversation with Maresca before the loan transfer was completed.
Grealish: “Maresca is an incredible coach”
The winger spoke positively about the Manchester City manager, describing Maresca as “an incredible coach”. His comments came while discussing the conversation that took place before his departure from the club.
Grealish started the campaign in Manchester City colours but was allowed to leave on loan on transfer deadline day. Everton became his new club, with the winger joining the Toffees for the remainder of the current season.
So far, Grealish has featured in one league match for Everton. He has not registered a goal or an assist in that appearance.
The loan agreement means Grealish remains contracted to Manchester City. His current deal with the club is due to expire at the end of this season, making the move to Everton an important part of the next stage of his career.
The winger’s comments focus on his discussion with Maresca before the transfer rather than on the details of the deal itself. They also underline the respect Grealish has for the coach, whom he called an incredible manager.
Grealish began the season at Manchester City before switching clubs on the final day of the transfer window. His immediate focus is now with Everton, where he has already made his first league appearance but is still waiting for his first goal or assist.
No further details of the conversation with Maresca have been provided, but Grealish has confirmed that the discussion took place before he left Manchester City. His contract situation remains unchanged, with the agreement set to run until the end of the current season.