Middlesbrough signs Ashley Phillips from Tottenham on five-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Middlesbrough has completed the signing of defender Ashley Phillips from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old previously played on loan for Stoke City, where he made 83 appearances. Phillips, who joined Spurs in August 2023, expressed enthusiasm about contributing to Middlesbrough after gaining experience in the Championship. This transfer marks Middlesbrough's eighth signing of the summer as they prepare for the upcoming season following their narrow playoff final loss to Hull City in May.
- •Middlesbrough signs Ashley Phillips from Tottenham Hotspur.
- •Phillips signs a five-year deal with the club.
- •He previously played for Stoke City on loan.
- •Middlesbrough already made seven signings this summer.
- •The team prepares for their Championship opener against Lincoln City.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Boro sign Spurs defender Phillips on five-year deal
"Middlesbrough make Tottenham Hotspur's ex-Stoke City loan defender Ashley Phillips their eighth summer signing.
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