West Ham sign Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season

Kalvin Phillips has joined West Ham United on loan until the end of the season from Manchester City – in a move that he will hope earn him regular playing time.

The loan deal doesn’t include an option to buy come the end of it.

Phillips has played a bit-part role since joining City 18 months ago from Leeds United in a £45million transfer – making just two Premier League starts since then.

Speaking about the switch to the Hammers, the midfielder couldn’t contain his excitement.

‘There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season. I can’t wait to be part of it,’ he said.

‘There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season.’

The 28-year-old joins a West Ham side that sit sixth in the Premier League and have reached the Europa League knockout rounds which get under way in March.

‘We are really pleased to bring a player of Kalvin’s quality to West Ham United,’ said their manager David Moyes.

‘We’ve been big admirers of him for a long time and we believe that he will add strength and competition to our squad.

‘Kalvin is an England international midfielder, with proven Premier League experience. We’re excited to welcome him into the group and look forward to working with him.’

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