Kyle Walker Close to Move to Bayern Munich
Manchester City’s Kyle Walker is reportedly in talks with Bayern Munich over a potential move to the German giants. The 33-year-old right-back has been with City since 2017 and has won five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy during his time at the club. However, he has fallen down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola and is keen to explore other options in order to play more regularly.
Remains Work to Be Done on Deal
According to The Athletic, there remains work to be done on the deal, but an agreement is expected to be reached soon. The transfer fee is unlikely to be a stumbling block, with City only likely to request a small fee due to Walker’s age and the fact that he has just one year left on his contract.
254 Appearances for City
Walker has made 254 appearances for Manchester City in all competitions, scoring six goals in that time. He has also won two FA Cups and four League Cups during his time at the club. Despite being linked with an emotional return to his hometown club Sheffield United, it looks like Bayern Munich and the chance to lift more trophies are the most likely destination for the right-back.
Possible Departures from Manchester City
Walker is not the only player who could be leaving Manchester City this summer. Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte are also reportedly likely to leave the club. Mahrez has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, while Laporte is said to be attracting interest from Barcelona.
Kyle Walker Ready to Party Hard
Despite his uncertain future, Kyle Walker is currently enjoying the celebrations after Manchester City’s Champions League win. In a recent interview, he said he was ready to party hard and make up for lost time due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Conclusion
Kyle Walker’s potential move to Bayern Munich is still in the works, but an agreement is expected to be reached soon. The right-back has been a key player for Manchester City during his time at the club, but is now looking for more regular playing time. With possible departures from Manchester City this summer, it will be interesting to see how the team shapes up for next season.