Kalvin Phillips’ season is not going as the English footballer expected and Atlético have joined the offer to acquire his services
After excelling at Leeds and Manchester City and paying €49 million to sign him, Kalvin Phillips could end up at Atlético de Madrid. The English midfielder has had no luck in the citizens’ team because the truth is that the style of play they play does not match their qualities as footballers. That’s why Pep Guardiola has always had other priorities.
In the last few weeks we have seen countless press conferences from Pep Guardiola in which he praised his student, who, despite missing minutes, did not make a single bad gesture or stop training. But Kalvin Phillips needs to play and has asked to go to the winter market. And there are several teams who have knocked on the England international’s door.
Kalvin Phillips, an option for Atlético
As we knew in the last few hours, Atlético de Madrid has found a tough rival for Hojbjerg. The Dane, who was considered the favorite, is now wanted by Juventus Turin. A somewhat special situation, because the Turin team initially wanted Kalvin Phillips. But now they have changed their goal.
Given this move from Juventus Atlético have found a clear path for Kalvin Phillips. The Englishman also fits what they are looking for to strengthen the midfield and they could make a move for his signing. A signing that shouldn’t be very complicated since Pep Guardiola has already opened the doors of Manchester City to him.
A loan until the end of the season, the only possible option in January
Although Manchester City would prefer a sale to recoup some of the large investment in the player, Atlético de Madrid would only offer Kalvin Phillips a simple loan deal. It would be a loan until the end of the season, then depending on the player’s performance both clubs would negotiate a transfer.
Now we just have to wait and see how everything is resolved, but that seems clear Simeone will have the midfielder he has been waiting for since the summer in January. Hojbjerg and Kalvin Phillips are the two most realistic options for Atlético, but not the only ones. And the red and white sports management is also pursuing other footballers for the midfield.
