Jack Grealish confirms surgery, saying he ‘didn’t want the season to end like this’

Jack Grealish says he “didn’t want the season to end this way” after confirming he underwent surgery on a broken foot.

Grealish, who was on a season-long loan to Everton from Manchester City, suffered the injury on January 18 during a 1-0 win over former club Aston Villa.

The 30-year-old midfielder has made 22 appearances in all competitions for Everton this season, scoring two goals and providing six assists.

“I didn’t want the season to end this way, but that’s football, I’m devastated,” he wrote in an Instagram post.

“I had surgery and now all the focus is on getting back in shape. I know for sure that I will come back fitter, stronger and better than before.”

The injury ends any hopes of Grealish joining England’s World Cup squad this summer.

Grealish’s recent form at Everton has led to suggestions that he could be called up to the England squad and push for a World Cup place.

His last appearance came under caretaker manager Lee Carsley in October 2024.

Grealish won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup after joining City from Aston Villa for a then-British record £100m in 2021.

However, he fell out of favor last season and started just seven matches for City before being left out of the Club World Cup squad in the United States. He has since signed with Everton on loan.

He added: “The support I have received since coming to this wonderful club means a lot to me.”

“The staff, my team-mates and especially the fans have been fantastic and I absolutely love representing this club. I will support the players all the way and do everything I can to get back as soon as possible. Thank you again for all the love, it means a lot.”