Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced that promising young defender Ashley Phillips will spend the remainder of the 2024/25 season on loan at Stoke City.
The 19-year-old centre-back, who joined Spurs last summer after impressing at Blackburn Rovers, will now have the opportunity to gain crucial experience in the Championship.
Ashley Phillips has joined Championship side Stoke City on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign.
Good luck, Ash! 🙌
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 23, 2024
Phillips previously spent time on loan at Plymouth Argyle last season, where he made a notable impact in his 20 appearances by helping the club avoid relegation and earning the Young Player of the Season award.
His impressive performances have solidified his status as a rising talent within Tottenham’s ranks.
After a productive pre-season with Spurs’ first team, Phillips is enthusiastic about this next step in his development.
He expressed his eagerness to contribute to Stoke City’s campaign and help the club push up the Championship table.
Phillips also highlighted how his time training and playing alongside Tottenham’s senior squad has prepared him for the challenges ahead; and likely so playing alongside top defenders including Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Radu Dragusin.
For Stoke City, Phillips is expected to bolster their defensive lineup as they aim to improve their standing in the Championship.
Meanwhile, Tottenham views this loan move as an important opportunity for Phillips to continue his growth and return to North London as a more seasoned and polished player.
As Phillips embarks on this important chapter in his career, Spurs supporters will be following his progress, optimistic that their young defender will thrive at Stoke and eventually make a strong return to Spurs.