Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has reacted to his former teammate Jack Grealish's loan move to Everton on social media.
On Tuesday, it was revealed by Fabrizio Romano that Grealish would be heading on a season-long loan deal to the Toffees, who are getting ready to start a new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The England international is set to wear the number 18 shirt for Everton, in tribute to former players Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne.
The Athletic's David Ornstein has reported the Merseyside club will have a £50m buy option at the end of the season, with Grealish himself having the final say on his future.
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Grealish will be joining centre-forward Thierno Barry, midfielder Kiernan Dewsburry-Hall, attacking midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, goalkeeper Mark Travers, and left-back Adam Aznou as Everton's summer arrivals.
Despite being pictured at Everton's Finch Farm training complex, Grealish is yet to be formally unveiled by his new club, however, City teammate Haaland has all but confirmed the move on social media.
On Wednesday, the Norwegian striker dedicated an Instagram post to the 29-year-old featuring six photos of the duo's time together at the Etihad.
Haaland even went to the extent of replying to Everton fans in the comments, telling one fan to 'take good care of him.'
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Grealish will be hoping to be the main man alongside Iliman Ndiaye for the Blues, with the 2026 World Cup a priority for the England winger.
How much will Jack Grealish cost Everton
Despite only joining on loan, Grealish is set to cost Everton a significant fee for the season.
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According to Sky Sports journalist, Alan Myers, the deal could set the Toffees back by around £15m.
In his column for Everton News on Monday, he wrote: “A loan deal worth £15m is edging closer, and while a permanent move is hard to see at this moment, there is a desire from both sides to get a deal over the line.”
Grealish’s reported £300,000 per-week wages were thought to be an issue, but it remains unclear how much City will subsidise his salary.
Everton's Premier League season starts with a trip to Elland Road where they will face newly-promoted Leeds United on August 18.
Topics: Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Everton, Manchester City, Football, Premier League, Transfer News
Tom Jenkins