Kyle Walker Requests Move from Manchester City

Kyle Walker has expressed a desire to leave Manchester City and explore opportunities to play abroad, as confirmed by manager Pep Guardiola. Walker, who is 34 and has 18 months left on his contract, was left out of the squad for City's recent 8-0 FA Cup victory against Salford City. Guardiola stated that Walker approached the club's director of football to discuss his intentions, noting that his absence from the squad was due to his focus being elsewhere. The manager emphasized Walker's significant contributions to the team's success over the years, highlighting that it would be difficult to understand the club's achievements without him. Although Bayern Munich had previously shown interest, they did not meet City's asking price. Walker's potential move could attract interest from various clubs, especially given his experience and the modest transfer fee that may be required due to his age and contract situation.