Kalvin Phillips shares emotional farewell letter to Leeds United following his £45m move to Man City

Kalvin Phillips has shared a heartfelt letter with Leeds United fans following his £45million move to Manchester City as he praised ‘special’ Marcelo Bielsa.

Phillips has left his boyhood club after City confirmed the signing of the midfielder on a six-year deal on Monday.

The 26-year-old made 235 senior appearances across eight seasons for the Whites after joining the club as a youth player at age of 14. 

City confirmed the £45million signing of Phillips on a six-year deal from Leeds on Monday

Following his departure from Elland Road, Phillips took to social media to thank the fans and the club for the ‘privilege’ of having played for Leeds. 

‘Where do I start? First of all, I would like to express how much of a privilege it has been to play for this amazing club. Since making my debut at 17 it has been a journey any Leeds lad could wish for,’ wrote Phillips.

‘When I was young, I went to see my first ever Leeds game at ER and from that moment I knew that my dream was to put on that white shirt and walk out on that pitch.

The 26-year-old took to social media to share a letter thanking the fans and his team-mates

‘I’d like to thank everyone involved at the club for making Leeds one of the best clubs on earth. Every manager I have played under for showing trust in me and teaching me all I know.’

Phillips singled out former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa, hailing him as ‘the best manager he has ever come across.’

‘I cannot mention Leeds without mentioning one special person – Marcelo,’ Phillips continued.

‘The best manager I have ever come across. He was a man that gave the club life, he gave the players, and everyone involved in the club belief that we were good enough to return to the premier league after 16 years. 

Phillips singled out former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa for ‘making him the person he is today’

‘Not only did you give the club everything, but you also…