Manchester City Star Kyle Walker Requests Exit in Blow for Pep Guardiola
Kyle Walker’s request to leave Manchester City adds pressure on Pep Guardiola amid a challenging season for the team
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Manchester: So, it looks like Kyle Walker is ready to leave Manchester City. Pep Guardiola just shared that Walker asked to explore options abroad. It’s been a rough season for him, and he hasn’t been performing like he used to.
Walker’s had some off-field drama too, which hasn’t helped his game. He was even linked to a move to Saudi Arabia recently. Remember when he almost joined Bayern Munich after City won the Champions League? He admitted he wanted out back then, but things didn’t pan out.
He signed a new deal last September, but it seems like his time at the top is winding down. He hasn’t started in the last four matches, and he didn’t even make the squad for the FA Cup game against Salford City.
After that match, Guardiola mentioned that Walker wants to look for opportunities to play elsewhere. He said, “It’s not easy for me to say because he should say, but he’s not here.” It’s clear that Walker is thinking about his future.
Guardiola also highlighted how crucial Walker has been to the team’s success over the years. But now, it seems Walker is ready for a change, and Guardiola is giving other players a chance instead.
Meanwhile, City is looking to strengthen their defense with new signings. They’re reportedly close to bringing in Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens and are in talks with Palmeiras for a young talent named Vitor Reis. They’re also eyeing Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush.
Walker has been a key player for City since joining in 2017, racking up 319 appearances and winning six league titles. It’ll be interesting to see how this all plays out.
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