Manchester City captain Kyle Walker wants to leave the club, Pep Guardiola has confirmed, and AC Milan are interested in a deal.
The 34-year-old played no role Convincing victory of City 8-0 over Salford City who are hoping for promotion to League Two in the FA Cup in the third round, leading to questions about his absence from Guardiola’s post-match press conference.
“Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the possibility of playing abroad,” confirmed the Spaniard.
“He asked two years ago after the Treble, Bayern Munich he wanted him, but the offer wasn’t good enough and the club asked how important he was. We cannot understand the success we have achieved these years without Kyle, it is impossible. He gave us something we didn’t have. He has been amazing but now he would like to explore the possibility of going to another country and playing the last few years for many reasons. “
Confirming why Walker did not feature against Salford, Guardiola added: “For that reason I prefer to play against other players whose minds are here.”
Walker has 18 months left on his contract with City and Telegraph report that Milan are interested in taking the veteran speedster to the San Siro. An offer has not yet been sent to the reigning Premier League champions, but Milan are ‘confident of reaching an agreement over the line’.
There have been no guarantees for Walker in terms of a regular starting role this season, with the emerging Rico Lewis often preferred by Guardiola in the Premier League and Champions League competition.
Walker enjoyed a hugely successful eight-year spell Citywinning 14 major trophies after joining from Tottenham Hotspur in a £50m deal. In addition to winning the club’s first Champions League in 2023, Walker has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Club World Cup.
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