Hull City sign goalkeeper Phillips from Rotherham
Hull City have signed goalkeeper Dillon Phillips following his departure from Rotherham United.The 30-year-old will officially move to the MKM Stadium on 1 July on a two-year deal, with a club option of an additional year.Phillips began his career at Charlton Athletic, where he made 81 league appearances before moving to Cardiff City in 2020 after the Addicks were relegated to League One.Last season, Phillips made 33 league appearances for Rotherham before the club announced he was one of four players to be released at the end of their contracts.
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