The leaders of Milan in Italy are working to finalize the transfer of Kyle Walker, from Manchester City to San Siro to the Italian giants. Coach Pep Guardiola announced a few days ago that the defender has asked to leave the club, and now, Walker seems very close to Milan. The Englishman is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Reds, and this will be the first time Walker will play in Serie A.
According to English media, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is now an adviser to the Milan board, is one of the key figures working behind the scenes to finalize the move. A few months ago, Walker was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, but sources close to the player say he still wants to play in Europe. Milan seems to be the only club at the moment pushing to sign the player, and this is expected to speed up the finalization of the transfer. The defender is not guaranteed the place of the starter in Milan, but is expected to fight to be the first choice of the technician Sérgio Conceição.
We remind you that Walker still has a valid season on his current contract with Manchester City. This means that Milan will have to pay the English club a figure for the transfer of the player, regardless of his age, or the fact that the move will be made in the January market.
Walker joined Manchester City in 2017 from Tottenham Hotspur. The Englishman has so far won the Premier League title 6 times, as well as the UEFA Champions League, in addition to other trophies. Manager Pep Guardiola has repeatedly underlined the importance of Walker in the team, saying that it would be impossible for City to win trophies without him in the team.
