The club’s website, Manchester City, has announced the signing of Phillips. It is a six-year contract at the Etihad Stadium until 2028, moving from Premier League rivals Leeds United.
Phillips, 26, has played an outstanding defensive midfield role for both Leeds and the England national team. Will come to wear the number 4 shirt in the Manchester City team ufabet. Which is available since Vincent Kompany, the club’s legendary former captain. Moved out three years ago
Phillips becomes the third new signing for Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola in the transfer window, after Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. Who Moved from Borussia Dortmund and German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, who moved from Armenia Bielefeld free of charge.
The fee has not been officially disclosed. But Sky Sports estimates Manchester City will pay Leeds United between £45 and £50m.
Phillips joined Leeds’ academy at the age of 14 before making his senior debut in the 2014-15 season. He played more than 200 games for Leeds, scoring 14 goals. The midfielder has earned 23 caps for England since making his debut in 2020 and featured at the European Championships last year, where coach Gareth Southgate’s team lost in the final to Italy in a penalty shootout.
He is City’s third signing of the close season window, after the arrival of striker Erling Haaland and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. Phillips will strengthen City’s midfield following the departure of midfielder Fernandinho, as manager Guardiola looks to add key players in their bid to retain the league title and continue their push for Champions League glory.