Calvin Phillips Refuses to Join Manchester United

DBasia.news – Although Kalvin Phillips had become a target for Manchester United this summer, he turned it down and instead chose to join Manchester City.

Phillips’ quality as a midfielder has indeed begun to be recognized after performing well with the England national team at the 2020 European Cup. Since then, his name began to be associated with Manchester United.

Manchester United seem to be serious about obtaining Phillips’ services in the summer of 2022 ahead of the start of a new era with Erik ten Hag. But through a silent operation, Manchester City quickly inaugurated the transfer of the 26-year-old player.

N’Manchester City redeemed Phillips for around 45 million pounds. This amount shouldn’t be an obstacle for Manchester United.

Phillips did not deny being approached by Manchester United. But his background as a product of the Leeds United academy made a move to Old Trafford impossible.

“There was never a chance for me to head to Manchester United. You know my loyalty to Leeds and all my family are Leeds fans,” Phillips said.

“I am honored that Manchester United wanted me who is one of the biggest teams in the world. But no, I have to stay true to Leeds and go to the other side of Manchester.”

Manchester United and Leeds do have rivalry. This made the match between the two teams fierce.

But Manchester United have several times hijacked the Leeds United star. Eric Cantona, Rio Ferdinand, and Alan Smith are the best examples.

Unfortunately Phillips’ love for Leeds seems too great. After all, the attractiveness of Manchester United was reduced drastically after the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Naturally, if Phillips finally chose to move to Manchester City. His chances of winning the title are more open with Pep Guardiola’s team.