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Published on 2024-01-25 10:30:00
Kalvin Phillips said his goodbyes to his Manchester City teammates and staff during their flight from Abu Dhabi on an Etihad Airways flight earlier in the week.
This comes as the football world anticipates a potential loan agreement between Phillips and Manchester City, allowing him to join West Ham United for the remainder of the current season.
It is expected that West Ham United will have the option to purchase the England international midfielder in the summer for a price believed to be around €40 million.
The MailSport’s Jack Gaughan reported that Phillips bid farewell to his Manchester City teammates and all 100 staff members on their journey back from Abu Dhabi.
The report also notes the strong bond between Phillips and his City teammates, with a source revealing that the players will miss him.
Having seen limited playing time at Manchester City compared to his days at Leeds United, Phillips is eager to reinvigorate his career at the highest level.
He has fallen down the midfield hierarchy at Manchester City behind the likes of Rodrigo, Matheus Nunes, and Mateo Kovacic.
Phillips is aiming to secure meaningful game time at West Ham to boost his chances of being included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming European Championships.
There is uncertainty regarding Manchester City’s plans for Phillips in the future, but they are expected to be in the market for midfield reinforcements regardless.
Phillips’ departure from Manchester City is a significant development in his career as he looks to reignite his playing career and secure a place in the England squad for the upcoming tournament.
Whether or not he will return to Manchester City remains to be seen, but his focus is on making an impact at West Ham United and earning a spot on the plane to Germany for the European Championships.
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