Palace prodigy Phillips heads to St Mirren on season-long loan

The 22-year-old has officially joined the team, with an agreement in place for a mandatory purchase next summer. The contract will keep Killian at the club until the summer of 2026, and there is also a possibility for the club to extend his stay for another year.

Killian has had a number of loan spells with Shrewsbury Town, Wycombe Wanderers as well as experience in the SPFL with Aberdeen. 

Speaking to stmirren.com the youngster cannot wait to get started. 

"I spoke to the gaffer and he sold the club to me. He told me about all the players that have come through St Mirren and how he likes to develop players.   

"I'm a box-to-box midfielder and I'll always give 100%. It's been a long summer, but I'm delighted this deal is done and can't wait to get going." 

Manager Stephen Robinson has also expressed his delight in signing the young star. 

"Killian is somebody we have looked at for a while. 

"He’ll improve with the coaching, but he has the physical attributes. He’s a big boy, he can run, and he’ll hopefully help provide goals in the team as well. With a couple of bumps and knocks in the midfield it’s important we strengthen our numbers in there."