Kyle Walker is increasingly unlikely to seal a permanent move to Serie A club AC Milan from Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Kyle Walker faces an uncertain future at the club level heading into the summer transfer window. AC Milan can seal a permanent deal for the wantaway Manchester City veteran by triggering a purchase clause worth €5 million. However, the English full-back is increasingly likely to return to the Etihad in the coming months.
Kyle Walker and his career so far
Kyle Walker has been one of the most highly-regarded full-backs in the world in the past decade. The Englishman graduated from the youth division at boyhood club Sheffield United. However, he rose in prominence during his spell with Tottenham Hotspur before sealing a career-altering move to Manchester City in July 2017.
The 34-year-old came leaps and bounds in seven and a half years at Manchester City before reaching a saturation point at the Etihad midway through the 2024/25 campaign. Walker expressed his desire to embark on a new adventure in the winter transfer window, and AC Milan secured his services in January.
However, the experienced English full-back has endured a topsy-turvy ride at AC Milan, turning out 12 times thus far for the Rossoneri. The Serie A giants have the option to seal a permanent deal for the wantaway Manchester City veteran for only €5 million. However, the player faces an uncertain future heading into the summer transfer window.
What next?
Recent reports have claimed that AC Milan might pursue a permanent move for Kyle Walker in the summer transfer window. However, the latest report has poured cold water on that notion, and the experienced full-back is increasingly unlikely to seal a deal worth €5 million.
With AC Milan out of the UEFA Champions League and struggling in Serie A, the summer plans will likely change. So, the 34-year-old Englishman is expected to return to Manchester City before seeking another adventure in the summer transfer window.
It is unclear if the situation will change in the coming weeks and compel AC Milan to seal a deal worth €5 million for Walker. So, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the wantaway Manchester City veteran.
