Grealish's new club, Everton, will start playing in their new stadium, Hill Dickinson Stadium, from the 2025-26 season. This is a crucial year for both Grealish and Everton, as they aim to make a strong impression in the league.

Grealish is now focusing on securing a spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad for the 2026 World Cup, after a disappointing spell under Pep Guardiola last campaign. In a recent interview with Everton's media team, Grealish discussed his ambitions, his choice of jersey number, and his conversation with Rooney.

Grealish revealed that he chose the number 18 jersey because it was worn by two of his favorite English players, Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne. He mentioned that he had spoken to Rooney about this before joining Everton, and was excited to share the news with him.

Grealish expressed his enthusiasm for playing for Everton and his desire to make a positive impact on the team. He also mentioned that he hopes Rooney is happy with his jersey number choice, as it holds special significance for both of them.