Kyle Walker 'agrees deal with new club' with £150,000-a-week Man City star set to head abroad
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Manchester City captain Kyle Walker is reportedly set to join AC Milan on a 12-month loan deal, with the England defender expected to arrive in Italy in the coming days.
The 34-year-old right-back will be unveiled by the Rossoneri after agreeing terms with the Serie A giants.
"The deal is done. Kyle is keen to get to Italy as soon as possible for the formalities," a source told The Sun.
"He's excited about the future and can't wait to pull on the famous shirt."
Manchester City captain Kyle Walker is reportedly set to join AC Milan on a 12-month loan deal
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Walker had initially been poised to join Inter Milan after expressing his desire to leave the Etihad, but negotiations collapsed over wage demands.
AC Milan have now stepped in, agreeing to cover the majority of Walker's £150,000-a-week salary.
The move ends Milan's pursuit of Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, as Serie A rules permit clubs to sign only one British player per year.
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Kyle Walker recently informed Pep Guardiola of his desire to leave Man City behind
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently confirmed Walker's request to explore opportunities abroad.
"Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad. He asked after the Treble, when Bayern Munich wanted him, but the offer was not good enough," Guardiola said.
"I prefer to play players whose mind is here," the City boss added. "We cannot understand the success that the club had these years without Kyle. It is impossible.
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"He's been our right-back and given us something we didn't have. He's been amazing."
Walker has enjoyed a glittering eight-year spell at Manchester City since his £50million move from Tottenham in 2017.
The defender has amassed an impressive 17 major honours during his time at the Etihad.
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His trophy haul includes six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League.
Walker opted against a move to Saudi Arabia to preserve his England career, with sources indicating he had rejected approaches from Middle Eastern clubs.
The 34-year-old remains determined to reach 100 England caps, currently standing at 93 appearances for the Three Lions.
Kyle Walker has won six Premier League titles during his glittering spell at Man City
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"He's not about to give up on that dream. He's achieved so much already - but 100 England caps would be his crowning glory," another insider said.
The defender will need to make England's World Cup squad next year to achieve this historic milestone.
"Don't write him off," the source added. "He knows his career is coming to an end but he's not done yet."
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