During the summer transfer window, Leeds United made 10 new signings while over 100 players were linked with a move to Elland Road. Among them was Kalvin Phillips, who had returned to Man City after a lackluster loan spell at Ipswich Town where the team suffered relegation under Kieran McKenna.
Back at City with three years left on his hefty contract, Phillips found himself struggling to secure a spot in the Premier League squad. Despite expressing a desire to return to Leeds, the move never materialized as the club signed other midfielders instead.
Pep Guardiola admitted feeling remorseful for Phillips’ situation, acknowledging that he may not have given the player enough playing time and that their style of play differed greatly from that of Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds. With no future at City, Phillips will need to find a new destination to continue his career.
While a return to Leeds seems unlikely in the near future, Phillips’ lack of playing time and the club’s potential interest in terminating his contract could open up new possibilities for the midfielder. As his future remains uncertain, it will be interesting to see where Phillips ends up next.
