Everton seeks exit in Spain for Grealish
The English footballer remains sidelined from the London team after going out partying for two consecutive nights.
Jack Grealish may leave the Everton transfer market and find in LaLiga a way to relaunch his career during the upcoming winter transfer window. The English winger, aged 31, is going through a difficult moment in Liverpool after his off-field incidents and the club's disciplinary sanction, a situation that opens the door to exploring destinations in Spanish football.
The operation would need to overcome an important obstacle: the financial conditions of the player. Grealish maintains a high salary from his time at Manchester City, so a potential move to Spain would require a formula that reduces the cost for the interested team.
Atlético de Madrid, the Spanish option that has already appeared on the radar
The Atlético de Madrid is the Spanish candidate with the most concrete precedent. In August 2026, British media reported the possibility that Diego Simeone's team would offer Grealish an exit when his future at Manchester City was uncertain. That information did not translate into his arrival at the Metropolitano, but it shows that his profile has been linked with Spanish football.
On the sporting side, the Englishman could bring drive, penetration, and the ability to receive the ball between lines. Atlético signed Kang-in Lee and Jonathan David during the last transfer window, so January's priority will depend on the needs that Simeone identifies and the club's financial availability.
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Jack Grealish spent TWO CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS drinking and partying just days before being AXED from Everton’s squad over a disciplinary issue! 😳🍻 The 31-year-old, who earns £300,000 PER WEEK, enjoyed two nights out on October 19 and 20. On Monday night, Grealish attended the Pride of Britain Awards in London before heading to a KARAOKE BAR, where he stayed until the early hours of the morning. He then returned to the North West, attended Everton training on Tuesday and went out AGAIN that evening. This time, Grealish was spotted drinking at The Mucky Pup pub in Wilmslow alongside Everton teammates JORDAN PICKFORD and TYLER DIBLING, as well as former Manchester City teammate KYLE WALKER. The group watched PSG vs Barcelona in a private room, with witnesses describing plenty of drinks being consumed. Just days later, Grealish was LEFT OUT of Everton’s Carabao Cup victory against Newcastle, with manager David Moyes confirming: 🗣️ “The club made the decision and I support it.” — The Sun
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) November 1, 2026
Barcelona and other LaLiga destinations: sporting fit and economic difficulties
The Barcelona could also consider a player with his characteristics if they needed to expand their options on the wings. However, the club has already signed Anthony Gordon in the summer, so adding another winger would require justifying an additional investment and finding space in the salary planning.
A more realistic option, given the structure of the squad, would be Real Sociedad, provided they sought experience and offensive imbalance without incurring a high transfer fee. The Englishman could offer solutions against tight defenses, although his salary and the need to regain competitive continuity would be significant obstacles.
The Real Betis represents another theoretical possibility if the market offers a loan under favorable conditions. However, their ability to cover the salary of a player from Manchester City would be the main constraint.
In all three cases, the most plausible scenario would be a loan with a salary split, not a high-cost purchase. Grealish joined City in 2021 for around 117.5 million euros and his contract with the English club is entering its final phase, which may affect the way a departure is negotiated.
January, an opportunity conditioned by Everton and City
The disciplinary situation does not equate to a definitive break. David Moyes has left open the possibility for Grealish to return to work with Everton, although the player has been absent for several consecutive games and does not have a confirmed return date.
The next step will be to clarify his sporting situation during the international break and determine if he can regain his place in the squad. If Everton and Manchester City deem it necessary to change the course of his loan, LaLiga could offer him an alternative, with Atlético being the most recognizable precedent and other clubs subject to their needs and financial capabilities.
For Jack Grealish, January could open a new path to regain prominence, but the destination will depend on both his contractual situation and his ability to compete regularly again.
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