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Phillips: I cannot leave Man City after 12 months

Kalvin Phillips says he's staying with Manchester City next season.

The former Leeds midfielder has been linked with a move away after a tough first year at the Etihad.

"I cannot give it 12 months and say I am not playing so I am going to leave," Phillips said.

"My intention is to stay there. We have just won the Treble, so there is no reason for me to leave.

"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.

"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.

"They all said the first 12 months were the hardest of their City careers but after that, it doesn't become easy, but easier.

"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,"

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