Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips on a six year deal until 2028. The player has been presented as a new signing for the Premier League champions, following Erling Haaland, Stefan Ortega and Julian Alvarez.
The transfer fee paid for the England international is £42 million with add-ons pushing the total amount higher. Phillips will be wearing the number 4 shirt at his new club, which was previously worn by the legendary Vincent Kompany.
Manchester City unveil Kalvin Phillips as new signing
Here is what Kalvin Phillips had to say about his new challenge with the best team in England:
“It is a good feeling to get everything sorted and I am officially a Manchester City player which I am really happy about. I think over the past few years at Leeds I have done really well and obviously got into the England squad and did really well there.
“I am very appreciative of what I have done at Leeds and everyone I have been around, so I just want to test myself in the next step with good players with an unbelievable work ethic and an unbelievable manager as well.”
“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.”
Pep Guardiola was key to signing the 27-year-old, and he now has a very impressive talent on his hands in the heart of the park.
