After weeks of speculation, it’s finally been done. Leeds United’s star man Kalvin Philips will move to Manchester City after the two clubs agreed upon a fee of around $55 million for the midfielder.The news was broken by The Athletic on Friday evening, claiming that $51.5 million will be paid to the Elland Road club, with another $3.5 million due in add-ons.The tireless midfielder will likely be used to replace the recently-departed Brazilian veteran Fernandinho, who was a staple for the Etihad Stadium club for nearly a decade.✅ Erling Haaland, £51M.☑️ Kalvin Phillips, £42M.#ManCity mean business this summer. pic.twitter.com/r9od6OjJ5i— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) June 24, 2022 He has been keen on joining City since their interest emerged, a switch which would secure him Champions League football next season and likely cement his place in England’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar.Leeds United have already signed Marc Roca from FC Bayern, seemingly resigned to losing Phillips before the start of the new season. Saturday, 22.30: (2.52) Atletico PR (3.05) Bragantino (3.15)With the England international set to turn 27 in December and Leeds’ position in the Premier League hardly secure, this was perhaps the Lillywhites’ best chance to sell Phillips for a hefty fee. They now must use the money wisely in an attempt to appease their loyal fans, who will undoubtedly be hurt and sad to see the local boy leave.Phillips blossomed under the guidance of Leeds’ former boss Marcelo Bielsa. Interestingly, Manchester City tactician Pep Guardiola also owes a lot of his development as a coach to the legendary Argentinean. There will be two Bielsa’s pupils driving City to yet more glory. After the addition of Erling Haaland and Liverpool’s signing of Darwin Nunez, it promises to be a wild race in the Premier League next term. Bring on the new season!
