Jack Grealish has returned to training at Manchester City's City Football Academy following the end of his season-long loan at Everton.
New manager Enzo Maresca is now evaluating the squad ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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The 30-year-old winger is entering the final 12 months of his six-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Grealish made 157 appearances, scored 17 goals, and recorded 23 assists for City after joining for £100 million from Aston Villa in 2021.
During his loan spell at Everton, Grealish contributed six assists and scored two match-winning goals before sustaining a stress fracture in his foot on January 18 against Aston Villa.
The injury required surgery, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2025–26 season and ending his chances of making England's World Cup squad.
Grealish shared updates on his rehabilitation via social media during his return to individual fitness work. "Nice to see everyone, am nearly there!
Hopefully not long now till back training for good," he said.
The arrival of Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola after the manager's 10-year stint, presents a new dynamic for returning players.
Former Aston Villa teammate Gabby Agbonlahor commented on Grealish's future during a talkSPORT broadcast.
"It will be interesting to see what happens with Jack, if he's given a chance by Maresca," Agbonlahor said.
He expressed doubts about whether the winger would remain in the squad or the domestic league.
"He would have been part of that Man City squad that Maresca was at (as assistant).
