Kyle Walker set to leave! Pep Guardiola excludes him from Club World Cup squad amid impending permanent exit from Manchester City.
Kyle Walker left out of Man City’s Club World Cup squad as permanent exit from the Etihad nears, confirms Guardiola.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The England international, 34, moved to AC Milan on loan in January, but with the Serie A side opting against a permanent deal, his Manchester City future now appears uncertain.
WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Guardiola confirmed: ‘Walker won’t be traveling for the Club World Cup.’ This comes as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports the defender’s imminent summer exit, with Newcastle’s Tino Livramento emerging as City’s primary right-back target following Guardiola’s apparent indication that Walker no longer features in his plans.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
During eight illustrious years at City, Walker cemented legendary status with 319 appearances, collecting six Premier League crowns, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the coveted Champions League. Yet despite this glittering legacy, the ex-Spurs defender now confronts an unclear future as he appears to have fallen out of favor at the Etihad.
WHAT NEXT?
Walker’s future remains uncertain as Manchester City conclude their Premier League season at Fulham this Sunday. The defender will play no part in next month’s Club World Cup in the U.S., marking an apparent end to his involvement with the squad.
