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Spurs Defender Phillips Seals Boro Move
15 Aug
Summary
- Ashley Phillips signs a five-year contract with Middlesbrough.
- The transfer fee is an initial £7 million plus add-ons.
- Phillips joins Middlesbrough from Tottenham Hotspur.
Middlesbrough has completed the signing of defender Ashley Phillips from Tottenham Hotspur, with the player committing to a five-year contract. The transfer involves an initial fee of £7 million, which could rise to approximately £20 million with additional bonuses and add-ons, according to reports.
Phillips is the second player from Tottenham to join Middlesbrough this summer, following Will Lankshear. The defender, who previously spent time on loan in the Championship, expressed his enthusiasm for the move, stating his belief in the club's potential to reach the Premier League and his desire to contribute to their success this season.
Middlesbrough has been active in the transfer market, bringing in several new players, including goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United and striker Kyle Joseph from Hull City. These signings follow significant player sales, such as Hayden Hackney's departure to Everton and Morgan Rogers' transfer to Chelsea, which have provided funds for new acquisitions.
