Former Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips says he wants to stay at Manchester City despite rumours linking him with a move away from the Etihad. The Whites' academy graduate was part of Pep Guardiola's title winning side but struggled with injuries during his first season in Manchester.
Phillips made just ten starts across the campaign and has been linked with a move to Liverpool, West Ham and Newcastle United.
"I cannot give it 12 months and say I am not playing so I am going to leave," Phillips told the BBC. "My intention is to stay there. We have just won the Treble, so there is no reason for me to leave."
The England international scored his first goal for his country in the Three Lions' 7-0 win over North Macedonia on Monday night. The Thorp Arch academy graduate picked up his fair share of injuries at his boyhood club and admits he wasn't full fit ahead of his move to Manchester City.
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"To be honest I was injured before I even went to City, so that is one of the main reasons why I was injured so much," Phillips added. "Everything is fine with my body, I will continue to work hard next season and hopefully do well when I go back to City.
"I came to Manchester City to win trophies and we won the trophies, but I didn't play as much as I wanted to do."
Jack Grealish is another player to have struggled after a big money move to Manchester City but scored five goals and registered 11 assists in City's title winning campaign.
"They all said the first 12 months were the hardest of their City careers but after that, it doesn't become easy, but easier," Phillips said.
"I'm just going to go away for the off-season and enjoy myself with my family and girlfriend and friends and then come back fighting. I will definitely speak to Pep.
"I'll probably leave it until I go back for pre-season, but I'll just speak to him and have a good conversation."
