Kyle Walker Secures Loan Move to AC Milan
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Synopsis
On January 24, it was confirmed that England right-back Kyle Walker has transitioned from Manchester City to AC Milan on loan, with an option to buy. The 34-year-old defender has a rich career history and aims to make an impact in Serie A.
Key Takeaways
- Kyle Walker joins AC Milan on loan from Manchester City.
- Transfer includes an option to buy for five million euros.
- Walker has won 17 trophies in his career.
- He will wear the No. 32 jersey, previously worn by David Beckham.
- Expected to debut in the Milan derby in early February.
Rome (Italy), Jan 24 (NationPress) England's right-back Kyle Walker has officially completed his loan transfer from Manchester City, a club in the Premier League, to AC Milan, the renowned giant of Italian Serie A.
“The defender who played a crucial role in winning the 2023 Champions League is now a player for AC Milan. The club is delighted to announce the acquisition of Kyle Andrew Walker on loan from Manchester City FC, with an option to purchase. Kyle was born on May 28, 1990, in Sheffield, England,” stated the club in a release on Friday.
The 34-year-old began his professional journey at Sheffield United before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2009, where he made his Premier League debut in March 2010. In 2017, he transferred to Manchester City, where he has appeared in 319 matches and secured 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy in 2023. Walker first donned the England jersey in November 2011 and has since earned 93 caps.
It has been reported that Walker's loan arrangement is free of charge, but AC Milan will need to pay five million euros if they choose to make the transfer permanent at the conclusion of the season. Walker will sport the No. 32 jersey, which was famously worn by David Beckham during his two loan tenures at San Siro.
According to reports from Italian media, Walker will not be part of Milan's squad for the match against Parma on Sunday, yet he is anticipated to make his Serie A debut in the Milan derby in early February.
Walker shared a heartfelt farewell message to Manchester City supporters on Instagram after the transfer announcement. “Manchester City... where do I begin?” Walker expressed. “Joining this amazing club in 2017 was a dream realized. Seven years later, securing 17 trophies, including the Champions League and the celebrated treble, is something I could have only imagined as a child.
“Playing alongside so many gifted players has driven me to be the best I can be, and I am incredibly thankful for the opportunities I’ve had at Etihad. A big thank you to everyone, from the coaching staff to the kit managers and all the behind-the-scenes teams who work endlessly. You make every day enjoyable and create the platform for us to excel,” he shared in his post.
