Kyle Walker thanked Manchester City manager Pepu Guardioli in a message the same night when the English defender finished his loan at AC Milan by the end of the season.
Six -time Premier League winner Walker He called his City teammates “Family for his entire life” and expressed his gratitude to his wife, Annie Kilner, and Cityzens fans after completing his move to an Italian club, who have the option of buying at the end of the campaign.
“For Pepa Guardiola, thank you for believing in me and doing so hard to bring me here in 2017,” Walker said, remembering his £ 50m worth of transfer to City from Tottenham as part of the post accompanied by the song ‘Everywhere’ Fleetwood Mac.
“Together we celebrated 17 trophies, and your leadership helped me shape myself in the player I am today. I’ll be grateful forever.
“A big thank you to so many people: coaching staff, players and their background staff who work tirelessly behind the scene. You make every day comfortable and you provide us with a platform to do the best we can. ”
Kyle Walker wants City ‘Constant Success’
Walker called his time at the Etihad Stadium “Realizing a Dream” and said that what I was part of the dominant force of English football in the last seven seasons “made me be the best version of myself.”
“For my teammates, from the moment I walked through the door, I felt at home,” added a 34-year-old, which will wear a number 32 jersey on the dream cheese.
“Thank you for your beautiful memories and all the successes we shared together. You are friends, but also a family for your whole life.
“Thank you Annie, our children and my whole family who was with me and supported me on this path. Most importantly, to fans – thank you for accepting me as your first day.
“Your unwavering support, week after week, at home and on the way, will never be forgotten. I wish you all a constant success in your future work. “
When could Walker debut for Milan?
Walker made 319 appearances for City and won the Champions League as part of the 2022/23 triple season. The English national team with 93 games could make it debut for Milan at home against Parma on Sunday (11.30 GMT).
“[It’s] The club with such a rich history-which I have been following since I was a kid, “said Walker, changing his profile picture on social networks to the one where he is in the famous red-black colors of Milan.
“It is an honor to join and I can’t wait to wear a Rossoner jersey and start. I am very much looking forward to this new chapter in my career and the beginning of this trip with my family in Italy. ”
Walker leaves City
Walker last played for City in their Homemade victory over West Ham from 4-1 4th. January, Saying Guardiola that he wants to move abroad After the match.
The current City champion lags out 12 points for leading Liverpool in fifth place after a series of six defeats and four wins in 13 league games since November.
Milan, who appointed Sergia Conceicaa for the boss after December 30, after the cancellation of Paul Fonseci, is eighth in Serie A and is on the way to automatically reach the eighth Champions League final, and is seven points above City on the rankings.
