Kyle Walker leaves Man City for Burnley in £5m transfer

Kyle Walker has completed a £5 million transfer from Manchester City to Burnley on a two-year deal, reuniting with former teammate Scott Parker. Walker, 35, expressed heartfelt gratitude towards Manchester City in an emotional farewell, thanking the club's owners, manager Pep Guardiola, teammates, and fans for a remarkable seven-and-a-half-year tenure highlighted by numerous trophies. His time at City included six Premier League titles, an FA Cup, four League Cups, the UEFA Champions League, and being appointed club captain during the 2023-24 season, marking an era of unprecedented success. Despite feeling sidelined towards the end of his City career, including being omitted from the FIFA Club World Cup squad, Walker acknowledged the special place the club holds in his heart and viewed his move as a new challenge. Manchester City praised Walker as one of the finest full-backs in the game, commending his speed, vision, and technical quality that contributed significantly to the club's dominant period. Walker’s move follows a six-month loan spell at AC Milan, and he leaves City after over 300 appearances and 18 major honors.