Kalvin Phillips: England midfielder signs for Manchester City on six-year deal
Phillips wrote an open letter to Leeds and its fans after his departure was confirmed, giving particular praise to ex-boss Bielsa.
"I cannot mention Leeds without mentioning one special person - Marcelo," Phillips wrote. "The best manager I have ever come across. He is the man that gave the club life, he gave the players and everyone involved in the club the belief we were good enough to return to the Premier League after 16 years.
"Not only did you give the club everything but you also gave me everything I needed to become the person I am today on and off the field."Phillips added he hoped fans understood his decision to leave in order to "chase his dreams", saying: "As a young kid I had so many dreams and still do... but playing for you was the one I will never forget".In a separate deal, Leeds United have signed Man City youngster Darko Gyabi on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 18-year-old central midfielder helped City's U18s to the Premier League North title in the 2020/21 campaign after graduating from Millwall's academy in 2018.Gyabi has won 12 caps for England's youth teams and becomes Leeds' fourth summer signing following Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen and Marc Roca.
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