Kyle Walker leaves Manchester City to join AC Milan on loan deal, subject to international clearance
Updated 24/01/2025 at 22:47 GMT
AC Milan have landed Manchester City captain Kyle Walker, signing the defender on loan until the end of the season. The 34-year-old ends an eight-year tenure under Pep Guardiola at City, where he won 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2023. The club said: "Everyone at Manchester City wishes Kyle the very best of luck for the rest of the season".
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Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker has joined AC Milan on loan until the end of the season, potentially bringing an incredibly successful eight-year stay at The Etihad to an end.
Multiple reports state that the deal includes the option for the Serie A giants to sign the 34-year-old permanently in the summer.
Walker has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a UEFA Champions League since joining City from Tottenham in 2017.
The England international said that it was a dream come true to have played for the club in a farewell post on social media.
"Manchester City… where do I start? Signing for this incredible club in 2017 was a dream come true," he said on Instagram.
"Seven years later, winning 17 trophies, including the Champions League and the famous treble is something I could only have dreamt as a child.
"To play alongside so many top players has pushed me to be the best version of myself, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity I’ve had at the Etihad.
"A huge thank you to so many people, the coaching staff, the kit men and all the backroom staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
"You make every day enjoyable and provide the platform for us to perform at our best.
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"To my team-mates, from the moment I walked through the door I felt at home. Thank you for the great memories and for all the success we have shared together. You are friends, but also family for life.
"To Pep Guardiola, thank you for believing in me and working so hard to bring me here in 2017. Together, we’ve celebrated 17 trophies, and your guidance has helped shape me into the player I am today. I’ll be forever grateful.
"To Annie, our children and all my family who have been there and supported me on this journey thank you.
"Most importantly, to the fans - thank you for embracing me as one of your own from day one. Your unwavering support, week in, week out, home and away, will never be forgotten. I wish you all constant success going forward. Thank you."
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Guardiola revealed earlier in January that Walker had asked to leave the club in pursuit of a move abroad.
The defender has endured a tumultuous first half of the campaign but will strengthen The Rossoneri's options at right back.
Milan boss Sergio Conceicao has struggled with options in that role with both Emerson Royal and Davide Calabria struggling for form.
Walker joined City from Tottenham in 2017 for a reported ÂŁ50 million, and went on to win 17 trophies in his time at The Etihad.
He helped the club win an historic treble and played in the 2023 Champions League triumph over Milan's city rivals Inter.
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