Bernardo Silva Mateo Kovacic West Ham Matheus Nunes Scotland county Phillips country love performer Bernardo Silva Mateo Kovacic West Ham Matheus Nunes Scotland county Phillips

Pep Guardiola welcomes Kalvin Phillips' Man City transfer decision

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Pep Guardiola welcomed the decision from Kalvin Phillips to stay at Manchester City this season rather than take on a new challenge.

Phillips moved from Leeds last summer in a £45m move but endured a disastrous season, first with injury and then form after being called out by his manager for returning 'overweight' from the break after the World Cup.

The midfielder struggled for any game time and went into the summer with his future at the club uncertain after just 12 months.

Saturday's opponents West Ham were one of the teams that took an interest in Phillips and the competition at the Etihad intensified as Bernardo Silva stayed and Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes came in.

Related News
Manchester City are enjoying their current successes thanks to players like Franny Lee, Pep Guardiola says.
Getting beat has become an unusual feeling for Pep Guardiola during his time at Manchester City. Winning is somewhat of a habit at the Etihad, with fans dining out on silverware and success in recent years.
Manchester City will look to bounce back against Wolves on Saturday following their first defeat of the season to Newcastle in midweek. The loss was their earliest exit from the Carabao Cup in 11 seasons as Guardiola rang a total of eight changes. Erling Haaland was not used at all despite making the trip, so is surely bound to start this afternoon.
Manchester City's focus is fixed on Wolverhampton Wanderers now with defeat to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup firmly behind them.
Manchester City supporters want Pep Guardiola to make six changes when his side travel to St. James’ Park tonight.

Latest News

Change privacy settings
This page might use cookies if your analytics vendor requires them.