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Kalvin Phillips shares emotional farewell letter to Leeds United thanking fans, team-mates and Jesse Marsch following his £45m move to Man City as he hails former boss Marcelo Bielsa as 'the best manager he has ever come across'

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.

Kalvin Phillips has shared a heartfelt letter with Leeds United fans following his Man City move
City confirmed the u00a345million 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.