Manchester City have signed England worldwide midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United on a six-year contract, the Premier League champions introduced on Monday. Financial particulars of the deal weren’t disclosed however British media reported that the 26-year-old was signed in a deal value 45 million kilos ($54.53 million) together with add-ons.
We are delighted to announce the signing of @Kalvinphillips on a six-year deal 🤩
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 4, 2022
“City have again proved to be the best team in the country with an amazing squad and a manager in Pep Guardiola who is rightly considered to be the finest in the world,” Phillips mentioned in an announcement.
“To be able to play under Pep and learn from him and his coaching staff as well as be part of such a fantastic squad is a prospect that I am incredibly excited about.”
So proud to hitch among the finest golf equipment on this planet. Can’t wait to maintain on difficult myself and be taught from the very best alongside the best way 🙌🏽💙 @ManCity pic.twitter.com/FKPr2XYRdS
— Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) July 4, 2022
Phillips joined Leeds’ academy on the age of 14 earlier than making his senior debut within the 2014-15 season. He performed greater than 200 video games for Leeds, scoring 14 targets. The midfielder has earned 23 caps for England since making his debut in 2020 and featured on the European Championships final 12 months, the place coach Gareth Southgate’s group misplaced within the ultimate to Italy in a penalty shootout.
He is City’s third signing of the shut season window, after the arrival of striker Erling Haaland and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. Phillips will strengthen City’s midfield following the departure of midfielder Fernandinho, as supervisor Guardiola appears to be like so as to add key gamers of their bid to retain the league title and proceed their push for Champions League glory.
“His reading of the game, alongside his passing ability, energy and drive make him a formidable talent and he is a player who has a fantastic will to win,” City director of soccer Txiki Begiristain mentioned.
“We feel he will be a superb addition to our squad and that he will complement our game perfectly.” City, who face FA Cup holders Liverpool within the Community Shield on July 30, start their title defence with a visit to West Ham United on Aug. 7.
