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Kyle Walker thanked Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola in a message on the same night as the England defender completed his season-long loan move to AC Milan.
Six-time winner of the Premier League Walker he called his City team-mates “family for life” and expressed his gratitude to his wife, Annie Kilner, and Cityzens fans after completing his move to the Italian club, who have an option to buy at the end of the campaign.
“To Pep Guardiola, thank you for believing in me and working so hard to get me here in 2017,” Walker said, recalling his £50m move to City from Tottenham in an Instagram post accompanied by Fleetwood’s ‘Everywhere’ Pussy. .
“Together we have celebrated 17 trophies, and your guidance has helped shape me into the player I am today.” I will be forever grateful.
“A big thank you to so many people: the coaching staff, the players and all the background staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes. You make every day enjoyable and provide us with a platform to do our best.”
Kyle Walker wishes City ‘constant success’
Walker called his time at the Etihad Stadium a “dream come true” and said being part of the dominant force in English football for the past seven seasons “has pushed me to be the best version of myself”.
“For my teammates, from the moment I walked through the door I felt at home,” added the 34-year-old, who will wear jersey number 32 at San Siro.
“Thank you for the beautiful memories and all the successes we shared together. You are friends, but also family for life.
“Thank you Annie, our children and my whole family who have been by my side and supported me on this journey. Most importantly, to the fans — thank you for accepting me as your own from day one.
“Your unwavering support, week after week, at home and on the road, will never be forgotten. I wish you all continued success in your future work.”
When could Walker debut for Milan?
Walker made 319 appearances for City and won the Champions League as part of a treble in 2022/23. The 93-cap veteran could make his Milan debut at home to Parma on Sunday (11.30 GMT).
“(It’s) a club with such a rich history – I’ve followed it since I was a kid,” Walker said, changing his social media profile picture to one of himself in Milan’s famous red and black colours.
“It’s an honor to join and I can’t wait to put on the Rossoneri shirt and get started. I am very much looking forward to this new chapter in my career and starting this journey with my family in Italy.”
Walker leaves City
Walker last played for City in their A 4-1 home win over West Ham January 4, telling Guardiola that he wants to move abroad after the game.
Reigning champions City are 12 points behind leaders Liverpool in fifth after a run of six defeats and four wins in 13 league games since November.
Milan, who appointed Sergio Conceicao as boss on December 30 following the sacking of Paulo Fonseca, are eighth in Serie A and on track to automatically reach the last 16 of the Champions League, seven points above City in the table.
