Jack Grealish’s arrival at Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City in August 2025 has had an immediate impact, with striker Beto expressing confidence in a major transformation of the team’s attacking play. Following Everton’s 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 30, 2025, Beto credited Grealish’s creativity for unlocking new scoring opportunities. Speaking to *EvertonTV*, as reported by *Liverpool Echo* and *Goodison News*, Beto revealed a pre-match conversation where he urged Grealish, “Give me one today,” and within seven minutes, Grealish delivered, heading a Mykolenko cross for Beto to nod home the opener. “My favourite goals are tap-ins… I think this season, if I’m more alive, the ball will arrive,” Beto said, anticipating more chances with Grealish’s playmaking.
Grealish, wearing the No. 18 shirt in homage to Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne, has revitalized Everton’s attack, registering four assists in his first two Premier League starts—two in a 2-0 win over Brighton and two against Wolves—doubling his assist tally from his last two seasons at Manchester City, per *The Athletic*. His 91% pass accuracy, five dribbles, and eight recoveries against Wolves, as noted in *The Guardian*, highlight his all-around impact. Beto, who scored eight goals in 21 Premier League games under David Moyes, believes the arrivals of Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Iliman Ndiaye will provide the creative spark he lacked previously, when he often felt isolated, per *Liverpool Echo*.
The Portuguese striker, a £30 million signing in 2023, emphasized his role as a box predator, telling *EvertonTV*, “I’m there to get on the end of crosses… and finish well inside the box.” Grealish’s ability to deliver precise passes, like the flicked assist for Dewsbury-Hall’s match-winning strike against Wolves, aligns perfectly with Beto’s style. This synergy was evident in their quick combination for the opener, described by *The Guardian* as “School of Science stuff.” Beto’s second goal in a week, following a substitute strike in a 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Mansfield Town, signals his growing confidence.
Grealish’s influence extends beyond statistics, with fans chanting “Super Jack” and mobbing him post-match, per *The Athletic*. Moyes praised his impact, saying, “He’s even better than I thought,” per *Forbes*. Beto’s optimism reflects a broader shift at Everton, with the team’s new attacking trident—Grealish, Ndiaye, and Dewsbury-Hall—fueling hopes of a top-half finish after years of relegation battles. As Everton face Liverpool next, Beto’s expectation of “big chances” underscores Grealish’s transformative role.
