Guardiola’s Fallout: Key Man City Player Eyes Exit Amidst Manager’s Latest Comments
The midfield player signed a £45 million contract with Leeds to go to the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2022, but the England international has struggled since the switch.
Over the course of the season and a half, Kalvin Phillips has made just 29 appearances for City, totaling just 808 minutes on the pitch.
As Man City had to mount a comeback to defeat Luton Town 2-1 at Kenilworth Road on Sunday, the 28-year-old was once again left off the field as a result of remarks made by manager Pep Guardiola in the days leading up to the game.
Not what Phillips would have wanted to hear, Guardiola apologised to him for not selecting him in the Premier League this year and acknowledged it will be difficult for the player to break into the team.
According to Football Insider, Phillips is prepared to leave Man City in January in order to play more frequently, and other teams are reportedly interested in signing the midfield player.
According to the article, Newcastle, Tottenham, West Ham, and Juventus are all keeping an eye on the 28-year-old’s circumstances at the Etihad Stadium. The former Leeds player has an intriguing month ahead of him.
