After successfully joining Ipswich on loan, midfielder Calvin Phillips made his speech through the club media, expressing his warm welcome and beautiful vision for his new owner.
Phillips couldn't hide his excitement. He said, "I've been waiting for this day for several weeks, and I feel extremely happy to finally become a member of Ipswich. Before joining, I had in-depth exchanges with some players and coaches I know in the team. Their enthusiasm and professionalism made me look forward to this place. In particular, I want to mention coach Kieran McKenna. I have heard a lot about him, and his tactical philosophy and coaching style are very attractive to me. It makes me very excited to be a part of his team and play football the way he likes."
Talking about the communication with the club's top management, Phillips also spoke highly of it: "I had a very pleasant communication with coach Kieran McKenna and chairman Mark Ashton. Their professionalism and love for football gave me a deeper understanding of Ipswich. Last year, I paid close attention to Ipswich's season performance and witnessed the hardships and glory experienced by the club. This is an inspirational story, and now I am honored to be a part of it. I feel extremely honored and proud."
Looking forward to the future, Phillips is full of confidence and determination: "I am eager to face new challenges in Ipswich, participate in as many competitions as possible and enjoy the fun of playing football again. I am well aware of the fierce competition in the Premier League, but I am fully prepared. I will go all out to contribute to the team and help us win as many games as possible in the Premier League. I believe that as long as we unite as one and work hard, nothing is impossible."
