Congratulations are due to Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who recently became a father. The news of his girlfriend Ashleigh Behan giving birth to their first child came as a delightful surprise to the soccer community. This joyous occasion also prompted a heartwarming reaction from Phillips’ Manchester City teammate, Erling Haaland.
The couple, who have been together since 2011, kept their pregnancy journey a secret until now. The makeup artist and the soccer star chose to share their exhilarating news with their fans on Christmas, along with several black and white polaroids capturing their newborn and some cherished moments from their pregnancy.
Kalvin Phillips welcomes his newborn child
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Taking to Instagram, both Phillips and Behan posted a picture of their precious bundle of joy. They accompanied the post with a caption that expressed their overwhelming happiness stating, “The best gift of all.” Amongst the flood of congratulatory messages and well-wishes, one particular reaction stood out – that of Erling Haaland.
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The Norwegian striker couldn’t help but drop a like on the post, expressing his happiness for the couple. Furthermore, the official Manchester City Instagram account also joined in on the celebrations. They left a comment on the post, saying, “Congratulations, Kalvin and Ash!” accompanied by a sky-blue heart emoji.
In addition to the joyous occasion of welcoming his first child, there are also exciting developments in his professional life. The most significant prospect on the horizon is the potential transfer from Manchester City in the upcoming January transfer window.
European giants keen on signing the Manchester City star
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After an underwhelming spell with Manchester City, Kalvin Phillips is now seeking a move in the January transfer window. The leading contenders to sign him are Newcastle United and Juventus. Newcastle needs a replacement for Sandro Tonali, who has been banned for ten months due to gambling infractions.
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Juventus, on the other hand, has recently joined the race to acquire the Englishman as they seek to bolster their midfield options. According to reports, Juventus’ sporting director Guintoli will soon meet with City officials to discuss the potential deal for Phillips. It will certainly be interesting to see where the 28-year-old ends up during this highly anticipated January transfer window.
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