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Jack Grealish joined Everton on loan in August 2025 Jack Grealish says he "didn't want the season to end like this" after confirming he has had surgery on a foot stress fracture. Grealish, who was on a season-long loan at Everton from Manchester City, suffered the injury on 18 January during a 1-0 win over former club Aston Villa. The 30-year-old midfielder had made 22 appearances in all competitions for Everton this season, scoring twice and providing six assists. "Didn't want the season to end like this but that's football, gutted, " he wrote in a post on Instagram. "Surgery done and now all focus on getting back fit. I know for sure I will come back fitter, stronger and better than before. " The injury ends any hopes of Grealish making England's World Cup squad this summer. Grealish's recent form at Everton led to suggestions that he could earn a recall to the England squad and push for a place at the World Cup. His most recent 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 favour last season, making only seven league starts for City before being left out of the squad for the Club World Cup in the United States. He since signed for Everton on loan. "The support I've had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me, " he added. "The staff, my teammates and especially the fans have been incredible and I absolutely love representing this club. I'll be backing the lads all the way and doing everything I can to get back as soon as possible. Thank you again for all the love, it means so much. " Latest Everton news, analysis and fan views Ask about Everton - what do you want to know? India-Pakistan to go ahead as government ends boycott request Winter Olympics: GB's Fear and Gibson fourth after first ice dance event 'Didn't want the season to end like this' - Grealish has surgery The rise and fall of the scandalous Maxwell family How is an NFL pitch prepared for the Super Bowl? Get your Red Nose on for a star-studded night of fun How horse cloning is transforming polo in Argentina From 1% chance of survival to Super Bowl winner Olympic bosses investigate why medals are breaking Late goals are destroying Liverpool's season and solution isn't obvious The questions Townsend must answer before Calcutta Cup GB's Brookes targets medal, plus curling semi-final - Monday's guide Revenge, redemption & representation - the story of Super Bowl 60 Five talking points from Six Nations opening round 'Killjoy' - did VAR get late drama in Liverpool v Man City right? England survive scare to beat Nepal in World Cup thriller. Video England survive scare to beat Nepal in World Cup thriller Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? An almighty scare - but are England learning? 'Townsend on the ropes after romp in swamp' Vonn crashes out of Winter Olympics downhill. Video Vonn crashes out of Winter Olympics downhill 'The shirt used to weigh heavy - now England players double in size in it' England make flying start with convincing win over poor Wales. Video England make flying start with convincing win over poor Wales 'What a moment! ' - Shepherd takes four wickets in one over. Video'What a moment! ' - Shepherd takes four wickets in one over Top run-scorer, wicket-taker and champion - T20 World Cup predictions A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.