Kyle Walker thanked Manchester City Pep Guardiola in a message the same night as the England defender, completed his loan to AC Milan for the rest of the season.
Winner six times Premier League Walker He called his teammates to his teammates “Family for Life” and expressed his gratitude to his wife, Annie Kilner and his Cityzens fans after completing the transition to the Italian club, who have the choice to buy at the end of the campaign.
“For Pep Guardiola, thank you for believing me and working so hard to bring me here in 2017,” Walker said, reminding the $ 50 million in City from Tottenham in the context of an Instagram post soundtracted from Fleetwood Mac’s ALWHERWHERE “.
“Together, we have celebrated 17 trophies and your guidance has helped you to shape me to the player I am today. I will be forever grateful.
“A huge thank you to so many people: the coaching staff, the Kitmen and all his backroom staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Make every day enjoyable and provide the platform to perform our best.”
Kyle Walker wishes the city’s “steady success”
Walker summoned his time to Etihad Stadium “A dream come true” and said it was part of the dominant power in English football in the last seven seasons had “prompted me to be the best version of myself”.
“For my teammates, since I walked through the door, I felt at home,” the 34 -year -old added, Who will wear the shirt number 32 In San Siro.
“Thank you for the great memories and for all the success we have shared together. You are friends and family for life.
“For Annie, our kids and all my family who were there and supported me on this trip, thank you. Most importantly, to the fans – thank you for hugging me as one of yours from day one.
“Your unshakable support, week, week out, home and long, will never be forgotten. I wish you a constant success to go ahead.”
When could Walker debut for Milan?
Walker made 319 appearances for the city and won the Champions League as part of a triple in 2022/23. The 93 -Cap veteran could make his debut in Milan at home in Parma on Sunday (11.30am GMT).
“(It is) a club with such a rich story – one that I have followed since I was a kid,” Walker said, changing the image of social media profile to one of himself in the famous red and black colors of Milan.
“It’s an honor to join and I can’t wait to pull the Rossoneri shirt and start. I look forward to this new chapter in my career and to start this trip with my family to Italy.”
Walker leaves the city
Walker last played for their city 4-1 win to West Ham On January 4, Telling Guardiola that he wanted to move abroad After the game.
Basel Champions City is 12 points behind Liverpool leaders in fifth after a series of six defeats and four wins in 13 league games in November.
Milan, who appointed Sergio Conceicao as a boss on December 30 after the removal of Paulo Fonsca, is eighth in Serie A and in the process automatically reaching the Champions League round, seven points above the city in the ranking.
2025-01-24 23:46:00
