BREAKING: Kalvin Phillips Joins Ipswich Town From Man City On A Season Long Loan—-Kalvin Phillips has just signed for the EPL newbies Ipswich Town as he’s seeking for regular football ahead of the new season and will link up immediately with Kieran McKenna’s side and could potentially be available for the 2024/25 season-opener against Liverpool on Saturday.
The 28-year-old midfielder, who spent the second half of last season at West Ham United, will link up immediately with Kieran McKenna’s side and could potentially be available for the 2024/25 season-opener against Liverpool on Saturday.
Kalvin, who will wear the number eight shirt during his time at Town, progressed through the ranks at Leeds United where he clocked up 234 appearances and won the Championship title in 2020.
Following promotion, Kalvin continued to be a mainstay in the Leeds team and helped the club to a top half finish in the Premier League.
Kalvin’s form attracted the attention of Gareth Southgate who called him up to the England squad in 2020, earning his first cap in September against Denmark in the Nations League.
He has won a total of 31 caps for his country, including playing every game during UEFA Euro 2020 as England reached their first final of a major tournament since 1966.
Kalvin later signed for Manchester City in 2022 where he has played 31 times for Pep Guardiola’s side to date.
Speaking after completing his move to Town, Kalvin said: “This is a day I’ve been waiting a number of weeks for now and I’m very happy to be here.
“I’ve had some great conversations with players I know here and also with the Manager, who I have obviously heard a lot about, and I’m excited to be here and be part of his team, playing how he likes to play the game.
“The conversations with Kieran McKenna and Mark Ashton have been really good and I followed Ipswich’s season closely last year, so I know the journey the Club has been on and it’s a great story which I’m now excited to be a part of.
“I want to play as many games as possible, enjoy playing football again and help the team win as many games as possible in the Premier League.”
Town Manager Kieran McKenna added: “We are very happy to have Kalvin here and he is a fantastic signing for the football club.
“He is of course a high-calibre, experienced midfielder who has played at the highest levels of the game, in both club and international football.
“He’s had a fantastic career up until this point and we believe he is going to be a big addition to the group.
“Kalvin has much to offer us in terms of his qualities both on and off the ball, and he is a really humble and likeable character. He has been a key member of a newly-promoted team in the Premier League before and of course made a big impression for Leeds United during that period.
“Like all players who come here we want to try and help them improve, whether that’s a younger player or one with more experience. That’s a big part of our culture and we’re sure Kalvin can make some big steps with us to help him and the Club have a really positive season.”