- Kyle Walker joins AC Milan on loan for the remainder of the season.
- The 34-year-old defender has the option for a permanent move.
- Walker could debut for Milan against Parma in Serie A.
Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has secured a loan move to AC Milan for the rest of the season.
The 34-year-old England defender underwent a medical with the seven-time European champions on Thursday, finalizing the deal.
Milan’s agreement includes an option to buy Walker when the loan term ends in the summer.
A six-time Premier League winner with City, Walker joins fellow English players Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Tammy Abraham at Milan.
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He will don the number 32 jersey and may debut against Parma in Serie A this Sunday.
Walker shared an emotional farewell message on Instagram, reflecting on his time at City and calling his move to the club a “dream come true.”
“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,” he wrote. “You make every day enjoyable and provide the platform for us to perform at our best.
“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.”
Walker made 319 appearances for Manchester City since his £50m transfer from Tottenham in 2017, playing an integral role in their treble-winning 2022-23 season.
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The 93-time England international contributed to all six of City’s Premier League titles under Pep Guardiola. After his last appearance on January 4 against West Ham, Walker informed Guardiola of his desire to leave.
Manchester City expressed their best wishes for him in a statement. His departure follows the confirmation of City’s £59m signing of Egypt forward Omar Marmoush from Frankfurt.
