Kyle Walker has completed a career objective ahead of possible Man City exit
Kyle Walker’s exit would be felt by the Manchester City dressing room. Not only is he rapid with his feet but his pre-match dressing room message at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul showed he is a slick talker too.
Much like nearly all of the exits under Pep Guardiola, the right-back’s departure would be amicable. After a Treble, how could it not be?
Walker is now 33 years old and firmly in his career twilight period. He admitted in 2019 that he envisioned a return to boyhood club Sheffield United towards the end of his playing days.
With the Blades back in the top-flight, now would have been an ideal opportunity for that. But Bayern Munich have called and a near-guaranteed league title is hard to turn down.
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When one of the big hitters of Europe still thinks you’re able to cut the mustard at an advanced age, suddenly the Allianz Arena seems more appealing than Bramall Lane. Not only that but he would be granted another shot at the Champions League.
Only a handful of players have lifted the trophy with different clubs and Bayern will be right up there again next season, despite their pummelling at the hands of City last time around. Walker will be more experienced and weather-proof and perhaps more relaxed.
Four years ago, Walker watched as former club Tottenham - who had knocked City out in the quarters - fell to Liverpool in the Champions League final. With two Premier League teams involved in the showpiece, it ignited a hunger for him to complete a career objective.
Speaking to Sky Sports at the time, he said: "We're not getting any younger and I want to win the Champions League before I finish my career. I feel I'm at the right club to do
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