Liam Cooper has posted a classy message to Kalvin Phillips after the England midfielder completed a move from Leeds United to Manchester City – with City posting an announcement on Monday morning.
Phillips, 26, has put pen to paper on a six-year deal at Manchester City. It sees the England man depart Leeds for the first time since joining the club as child, in the Yorkshire club’s academy.
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The midfielder broke into the senior side clocked up an enormous 232 appearances for the Whites – even becoming an England regular during his time at Leeds. A Euro 2020 finalist, he has 23 caps for England.
An emotional moment for Leeds fans, who will be desperately sad to lose arguably their best player. But he joins with the blessing from the majority of Leeds fans – and his captain. Cooper took to Twitter to comment.
Phillips has completed move to Manchester City: Cooper message
It is a sensational bit of business from Manchester City. To sign an England regular, from a Premier League rival, with Phillips still only 26, for a grand total of £45million, is stunning business.
Is he as good as Rodri? Probably not. Is he good as Fernandinho was in his prime? Probably not. But under Pep Guardiola’s stewardship, he will only get better and after a couple of seasons – he could be just as good.
For Phillips, it is also a superb move. He might not start every week, but he joins a side that will be favourites to win the Premier League title next season. Phillips can now add silverware to his already impressive career.
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