Kyle Walker thanked Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola with a message the same night that the English defender completed his transfer as a loan to Milan for the rest of the season.
Six times winner of the Premier League Walker He called his teammates to the City “Family for a Life” and expressed his gratitude to his wife, Annie Kilner, and the Citizens fans after completing his transition to the Italian team, who have the opportunity to buy at the end of the campaign.
“To Pep Guardiola, thank you for believing at me and working so hard to bring me here in 2017,” said Walker, remembering his move to City from Tottenham, with £ 50m as part of an Instagram post With soundtrack from Fleetwood Mac’s song “Everywhere”. .
“Together, we celebrated 17 trophies and your guidance helped me to form 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 the backstage staff who work tirelessly in the background. Make every day enjoyable and provide us with the platform to perform as best as possible. ”
Kyle Walker wishes City “constant success”
Walker described his time in Etihad Stadium “a dream come true” and said that being a member of the dominant power in English football in the last seven seasons “prompted me to become the best version of myself.”
“To my teammates, once I passed the door, I felt at home,” the 34 -year -old added. that will wear the jersey with number 32 In San Siro.
“Thank you for the wonderful memories and for all the success we shared together. You are friends, but also a family for a lifetime.
“In Annie, our kids and my whole family who were there and supported me on this trip, thank you. Most importantly, to fans – thank you for hugging me as yours from day one.
“Your steadfast support, every week, week, home and away, will never be forgotten. I wish you all a constant success in the future. “
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 veteran with 93 appearances could make his debut in Milan at home with Parma on Sunday (11.30am GMT).
“(Is) a club with such a rich history – a club I have been following since I was a kid,” Walker said, changing his image of social media profile to one of himself with famous red and black colors Milan’s house.
“It is my honor to participate and look forward to wearing the Rossoneri jersey and start. I look forward to this new chapter in my career and to start this trip with my family to Italy. “
Walker leaves City
Walker last played for City on their own At home with a 4-1 win over West Ham On January 4, telling Guardiola that he wanted to move abroad After the game.
The current City champion is 12 points behind the top Liverpool in fifth after six defeats and four wins in 13 league matches since November.
Milan, who appointed Sergio Conceisa as a coach on December 30, after the dismissal of Paulo Fonsceka, is eighth in Serie A and will automatically reach the 16 Champions League phase, with seven points above City in the standings.
