Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has surprisingly hinted that Jack Grealish could have a route back to playing at the Etihad Stadium again.

The England international has been on loan at Everton this season after falling out of favour at Man City in the last couple of years, following some slightly indifferent form for the club.

Grealish was a joy to watch during his Aston Villa days, but it seems fair to say we never really saw the best of him playing under Pep Guardiola.

Going out on loan to Everton looks like it’s been really good for Grealish, and Guardiola spoke about the 30-year-old’s fine form during his press conference on Friday.

Somewhat surprisingly, Guardiola hinted that perhaps City could want Grealish back, which is probably not something anyone would have thought of as being at all likely when he left in the summer.

Pep Guardiola appears to offer Jack Grealish a way back at Manchester City

When asked about Grealish’s improved form whilst at Everton, Guardiola made it clear how happy he was for the player, and suggested that it’s not impossible that a return could be agreed.

Jack Grealish celebrates a goal for Everton (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

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