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Kalvin Phillips signed…

January 27, 2024 at 10:51 am 1 comment

… on loan until the end of the season. He was confirmed by West Ham as their first signing of the window yesterday. This signing reminds us of an other loan signing from Manchester who also got highly popular at London Stadium. But contraty to Jesse Lingard, it was reported that there was an option to make the deal permanent in the summer. Though other reports deny that an option to buy clause is included in the loan contract with Kalvin Philips.

Anyway, this is a brilliant signing. The 28-year-old England international could play a pivotal role in West Ham’s midfield when the Hammers push for silverware in the Europa League and will try to remain in a European spot in the Premier League. The Irons have already dropped out of both domestic Cup competitions, but sit sixth in the top flight and have reached the round of last sixteen of the Europa League.

Phillips joined City from Leeds United in the 2022 close-season for around 45 million pounds, but was sidelined due to a shoulder injury, and never got really going at Manchester since his move. The defensive midfielder is vying for a spot in the final England squad for the Euros in five months, and regular playing time at West Ham could not only help the Hammers, but also the player stay on manager Gareth Southgate’s radar.

“I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season,” said Phillips, and added that he is “pleased”, and “cannot wait to play for West Ham”.

He can make his West Ham debut on Thursday as the Hammers will host Bournemouth at London Stadium.

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