Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker has decided to stay at the club, despite previously agreeing personal terms to join Bayern Munich, according to Sam Lee of The Athletic. The defender has been praised by England teammate Luke Shaw as an “incredible athlete” and is admired across Europe.
Kyle Walker Considering New Manchester City Contract Offer
England International Set to Stay
City boss Pep Guardiola made it clear in a press conference last weekend that the club would do “everything” in its power to keep Walker and Bernardo Silva, who have been targeted by top Champions League sides.
According to Lee’s report, talks between the right-back and his head coach led to a change of heart by the England international. Walker was impressed by the determination shown by Guardiola and club bosses to keep him.
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The Spanish manager and his player were seen in Manchester on Friday night having dinner, which led to speculation that he was trying to woo the veteran full-back to stay.
The Athletic’s report states that the defender is considering committing his long-term future to the club after receiving a second contract offer from the Premier League side.
He refused an offer earlier this summer, at the time, his heart set on a move to Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich. However, Christian Falk of SPORTBILD has claimed that Walker has informed the Bundesliga side of his intention to stay at City.
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With Joao Cancelo set to leave the north of England this summer after agreeing personal terms with La Liga champions Barcelona FC, Walker will provide much-needed depth out wide. Furthermore, he offers an incredible ability to contain elite wingers, such as Bukayo Saka, which makes him indispensable.
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Manchester City Aim to Keep Walker and Silva
In addition to offering the 33-year-old a deal to extend his stay in Manchester, reports on Monday night from transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the club have sent Bernardo Silva and his agent Jorge Mendes an official proposal. City bosses are confident that the Portuguese winger, who has two years remaining on his current deal, will approve a new contract shortly.
With only three and a half weeks remaining in the summer transfer window, City would have a very short timeframe to replace the two crucial players. Fans will undoubtedly rejoice at the news that the five-time Premier League winner looks set to stay.
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