What Kalvin Phillips did on the flight back from Abu Dhabi amid West Ham transfer links

Redaction Simon Brett with Tom Procter
Published on 2024-01-25 09:00:07

Kalvin Phillips is about to officially move from Manchester City to West Ham United on loan, and recent details have now been revealed. The 28-year-old footballer is set to spend the remainder of the season at the London Stadium, following an agreement made between City and West Ham this week.

Both Newcastle United and Juventus previously showed interest in Phillips, but they had concerns about his match sharpness. For Phillips, this offers an opportunity to play regularly under a manager who has always admired him. With Euro 2024 coming up in the summer, this move is crucial for him to secure a seat on that plane. City fans are wishing Phillips well. Despite not playing much since his transfer from Leeds United, Phillips remains popular amongst fans for his good nature. Perhaps his actions on the flight back from City’s trip to Abu Dhabi are a testament to that.

An interesting report from The Daily Mail was released recently about Phillips. It has been a hectic few days for him with all the speculation about his potential move away from the club, and the fact that his exit will indeed be happening. However, Phillips remained professional throughout the gossip, keeping his head down and getting on with things. He is known as a very humble and popular person within the squad.

It was reported by The Daily Mail that Phillips took the time to say goodbye to all 100 staff members during the flight back from Abu Dhabi, thanking them for their support during his time at the Etihad. This good-hearted gesture has managed to endear him further to the City fans, despite his lack of play time in the past year and a half.

Overall, Phillips remains a top person, and his departure from City hasn’t affected his standing with supporters. It appears that the level of quality at City may have been too much for him, with suggestions that his playing style didn’t quite align with Pep Guardiola’s. Hopefully, at West Ham, he can regain lost time and potentially secure a permanent transfer for himself.

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