Kalvin Phillips shares ‘Huge’ reaction as he joins West Ham United from Manchester City
Kalvin Phillips has expressed his gratitude to Manchester City as he secures a season-long loan deal to West Ham in January.
The England international struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola and is expected to be a first-team regular under David Moyes.
The 28-year-old’s move from Leeds United to the Etihad Stadium has not panned out and he may have even played his final game for the club.
Via Twitter, he wrote: “Thank you and good luck for the rest of the season! A huge thanks to all the City fans as well.”
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Phillips, known for his reliability and Premier League experience, addresses a positional need for West Ham, especially after losing Declan Rice in the previous summer.
For the 28-year-old, this move provides a chance to revive his career and secure regular playing time, crucial for his aspirations to feature in Euro 2024.
The loan arrangement, with no option for West Ham to buy permanently in the summer, allows Phillips and the club to reassess their options after the season.
David Moyes will be delighted to secure a player of Phillips’ quality as he has been chasing him for the past few months.
The move aligns with West Ham’s ambitions for success and Phillips’ eagerness to contribute adds a positive dynamic to the team.
Phillips would not have accepted the move had it not come with a guarantee of game time so there is a chance Moyes alters his tactics.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers have made a better transfer offer than Barcelona for an international player in January as Tim Steidten gets the ball rolling.
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