Leeds United fans were dealt a blow today as their star man Kalvin Phillips joined Manchester City for around £45 million.
The midfielder has been pivotal to the Whites’ success in recent years and a move from his boyhood club will be heartbreaking for both the player and his supporters.
While a majority of the United fanbase have the back of their Leeds-born hero, many are criticial of the move and his ‘loyalty’ - a situation that has been seen many times in the Premier League.
London clubs are all too familiar with the disappointment of players leaving a club they have grown up supporting and we have decided to rewind to some of these dramatic moves.
Following Phillips’ controversial transfer, we have taken a look at players that have left their boyhood clubs in the past and how they did afterwards - including former stars in the English capital...
9. Kieran Tierney - Celtic
Tierney became one of the most exciting young full-backs as he helped Celtic to four Scottish Premierships before earning himself a £25m move to Arsenal. The Scot has since win the FA Cup with the Gunners and has impressed during his three years with the club, however has also struggled with injuries. | Getty Images
10. Jack Grealish - Aston Villa
Grealish had become one of Aston Villa’s best-ever players as he spent 20 years with the club as they won promotion to the Premier League. The midfielder had turned down multiple opportunities to leave the Villans until he finally joined Manchester City for a whopping £100m last summer. Grealish won the Premier League last season, however struggled to make a significant impact in his first campaign with the champions. | Getty Images