OFFICIAL: Man City's Phillips joins West Ham on loan until the end of the season
Kalvin Phillips has today joined West Ham United on loan until the end of the season.
Phillips joined City in July 2022 from Leeds United, having excelled for the Elland Road outfit over eight seasons.
Before arriving at the CFA, he had also been one of the key components of the Three Lions side that reached the final of Euro 2020 and played an important role in helping guide the national side to the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
He made his debut on the opening day of the 2022/23 season, coming on as a substitute for Rodrigo in the 2-0 win at West Ham, with both goals scored by fellow summer signing Erling Haaland.
His impact was hindered first by a serious shoulder injury as he underwent surgery in September and then subsequently by the form of Rodrigo across the Treble-winning campaign.
Following confirmation of his move, a delighted Phillips told West Ham's official website: 'I’m really pleased to be here. There’s always been a lot of speculation about me moving to West Ham, so I’m really excited to get going now.
'There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season for the Club and I can’t wait to be part of it.
'There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season.'
Phillips will now hope to become a regular fixture in the West Ham side to cement his place in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024.
Southgate has remained faithful to Phillips despite his lack of minutes at City, but warned his stars during the last international break in November that they were at risk
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