Manchester City got their 2024/25 FA Cup campaign underway in dominant fashion with a whopping 8-0 thrashing of Salford City. But there are now developments on the future of Kyle Walker after a surprising decision on his behalf.
Kyle Walker Seeking Manchester City Exit
Where Could He Go?
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Italian heavyweights AC Milan have “opened talks” with the Englishman’s representatives to explore a potential move for the right-back. It’s also stated that nothing has been agreed yet between the respective parties but contacts as ongoing as Walker aims to seek a resolution on his future after deciding to leave the club.
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Romano has also stated that Walker is keen on hearing of the Rossoneri’s proposal for him and also realises that many Saudi Pro League clubs are interested in signing him from the last summer window. It’s stated that while AC Milan are keen on signing the England international, they do not want to spend much money on an official transfer fee for his acquisition and are hopeful that Manchester City might let him leave for free this January. It looks clear that Walker is on his way out of the Premier League as he seeks to end his career somewhere else.
What Has Pep Guardiola Said About Kyle Walker?
Pep Guardiola revealed after the Salford City match that Walker had asked to leave the club, stating: “He went to the club. I’m pretty convinced that there is no one person in our job that doesn’t want to be where they are, [and] can perform. He’s asking to explore [his options] so it may not happen, we don’t know, you never know. Explore the situation and I respect it a lot. I am more than grateful for what he has done for many years for us”.
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The 34-year-old joined Manchester City in 2017 and has had a highly decorated career with the club. He has won six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League with them, making 319 appearances. But the English full-back, who was recently hailed as a “massive” player for the club, seems destined to venture on a new journey for the final hurrah of his career after failing to leave them in 2023.
