Jack Grealish will emulate two of his heroes when he puts on his new Everton shirt for the first time.
Grealish has completed a season-long loan switch from Manchester City to the Toffees.
The 29-year-old passed a medical and will join up with David Moyes’ squad immediately.
Speaking to the club’s website, he said: “I’m over the moon to have signed for Everton – It’s massive for me, honestly. This is a great club, with great fans.
“As soon as I spoke to the manager, I knew there was only one place that I wanted to go. On social media, I’ve been flooded with messages from Everton supporters, so there’s that side of it as well and that’s another reason why I chose Everton.
“I want to say thank you to the fans for all of the messages I’ve had already. Thank you for all of the love and support. I hope I can repay you now and I’m sure I will.”
Grealish will hope that the move sparks his career back to life after struggling for regular minutes with Man City last season.
And what better motivation than to emulate two of your idols by taking their old number at Everton.
He will wear the No.18 shirt at the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It is the same number worn by English footballing icons Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne at the club.
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