When Could Kalvin Phillips Face Leeds United After Manchester City Transfer?

After completing deals for Erling Haaland and Stefan Ortega from Arminia Bielefeld, Manchester City have announced their third signing of the summer - Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United. 

The 26 year-old, who has 23 first-class caps for England, made his debut for Leeds United in 2015, and has since made 234 appearances for the Yorkshire side. 

Phillips made just 20 Premier League appearances for Leeds last season, as the Whites beat Brentford on the final day of the campaign to secure top-flight survival. 

The transfer, which is set to cost the Sky Blues an initial £42 million and could reportedly rise towards the £50 million mark, comes following a number of outgoings from both the Etihad Stadium and City Football Academy. 

Fernandinho’s departure after almost a decade led to Guardiola’s side entering the market for a new defensive midfielder.

Kalvin Phillips has played at Leeds since his was 14 (Image: Alamy)

Despite interest from the likes of Manchester United, West Ham, Aston Villa and Newcastle, Phillips has chosen to join the Premier League champions. 

Having made his debut against Wolves seven years ago, the England international made 164 Championship appearances and 49 Premier League showings for his boyhood club, scoring 13 goals and recording 14 assists. 

The 26 year-old’s competitive debut for City could come against Liverpool in the FA Community Shield.

However, his Blues Premier League debut may happen one week later, when Guardiola’s side travel to the London Stadium to kick-off their Premier League title defence. 

Newly promoted Bournemouth could be Phillips' opposition for his home debut, but when can the Yorkshireman expect to come up against his former club, Leeds United? 

Kalvin Phillips has completed a move to Manchester City (PA Images / Alamy)

Phillips’ return to Elland Road is set for after the FIFA World Cup, with City heading to Elland Road on Boxing Day - the Blues’ first game following the mid-season hiatus. 

Saturday 6th May is when Leeds are currently scheduled to travel to the Etihad Stadium, the home of the Premier League champions. 

City are due to travel to the United States later this month for pre-season, where they will play friendlies against Mexican side Club America and Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich. 

City are also due to face Barcelona in a Charity Match at the Nou Camp in August, three weeks into the new season. 

Despite coming in as back-up for Rodri, Phillips is capable of playing a number of roles.

Predominantly a defensive midfielder, the so-called 'Yorkshire Pirlo' can also double up as a box-to-box midfielder.

For England, he is often the man who links defence to attack and has been involved in some of his countries finest moments - including their run to the Euro 2020 final.

However, for City, his versatility will be vital in such a jam-packed campaign.