New Everton signing Jack Grealish has disclosed that his conversation with Wayne Rooney convinced him to join the club.
Everton’s deal for Grealish, who earns a reported £300,000 ($402,000) per week, comes just before the new Premier League campaign starts for the Toffees at Leeds on August 18
Grealish, who arrives with an impressive haul of honours including three Premier League titles, two FA Cups, a Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup, becomes David Moyes’ sixth addition of the summer after Charly Alcaraz, Thierno Barry, Mark Travers, Adam Aznou, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
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In an interview with the club’s website, Grealish stated that Rooney played a big role in his decision to play for Everton.
“There is a reason for (choosing number 18). There were other numbers but my two favourite English players ever are Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne and I know they both wore number 18 here.
“So, as soon as I knew this deal was close, I had a look and number 18 was free, so that was perfect for me and it was the only number I was going to take from that point.
“I spoke to Wayne (Rooney) before I came here and I mentioned that to him – about the number 18 – so I hope he’s happy as well!”
