Premier League
Kyle Walker Joins Burnley From Manchester City In Shock Transfer Move
Kyle Walker has departed Manchester City after an eight-year tenure to join Burnley in a deal potentially worth up to £5 million.
The 35-year-old has signed a two-year contract at Turf Moor and is Burnley’s ninth summer signing as they aim to strengthen their squad following their promotion.
Walker, who had a year left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium, was one of City’s bigger earners and it is thought his departure will save them around £10m in wages.
The right-back made his final appearance for City in January after totaling 319 appearances for the club, before requesting to be left out of the squad as he sought a move abroad.
He subsequently joined AC Milan on loan for the second half of the season.
However, before returning to City and being excluded from the Club World Cup squad, Pep Guardiola indicated that his former captain’s time at the club had come to an end.
But Walker’s former Tottenham teammate Scott Parker moved to bring him to Turf Moor and the England international said it was an easy decision to join Burnley.
”I’m delighted to be here,” said Walker.
”When I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. He’s done an amazing job here, guiding the club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we’re looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world.”
Burnley only conceded 16 goals in the Championship last season, as they kept 30 clean sheets, and Walker hopes to help Parker’s defence.
He added, “Burnley had a tremendous campaign last season, built on an incredible defensive record, and I can’t wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks like an exciting squad.”
Walker, who has earned 96 caps for England, was signed by City for £50 million from Tottenham in 2017. He went on to win six Premier League titles, the Champions League in 2023, and two trebles, taking on the role of captain two years ago.
