They say that fans should never fall in love with a loan player and that doing so will guarantee heartbreak later on. Well, Everton fans don’t care, and they’ve absolutely rallied behind Jack Grealish, who is the new star man for manager David Moyes and the Toffees.
Grealish has already tallied four assists for Everton, and although he just turned 30, his dribbles and passes look as lively as they’ve ever been. However, Grealish’s time at the club has just started, and although he has been a great contributor, he hasn’t lit the league on fire just yet, even though he won the PL Player of the Month award.
Grealish’s good form is only half of the equation. Off the pitch, he has shown a clear love for Everton. He’s consistently posting on Instagram about how much he’s enjoying his football at the moment, and fans are eating it up. When was the last time a top tier footballer like Grealish has come to Everton and enjoyed themselves?
For newer fans, they’ve probably never seen that happen, and that’s why the people love his already. It doesn’t feel like this was a move he made because he was desperate for playing time. Fans genuinely believe, thanks to his actions, that he wants to be here and that he sees Everton as a big club with big aspirations. That’s a breath of fresh air for Evertonians everywhere.
It’s too early to say if his hefty option to buy fee is worth paying next year, and it probably wouldn’t be the best economic choice, but fans are already in love with their new star loanee, and they don’t want to let him go.