Manchester City are reportedly furious over Kyle Walker's departure AC Milan, with the defender completing his move to Italy on Thursday.
The 34-year-old defender has pushed for a move away from the Etihad following a significant dip in form this term.
Walker, who has won six Premier League titles during his time at City, has opted to leave in order to experience playing abroad in the twilight years of his career.
And former Blackburn and Manchester United scout Mick Brown, speaking to Football Insider, has revealed City are far from happy with their skipper for jumping ship at such a difficult time.
Manchester City are reportedly furious over Kyle Walker's departure AC Milan, with the defender completing his move to Italy on Thursday
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Pep Guardiola's side have won just five of their last 19 matches.
And they struggled in the Champions League on Wednesday night, crashing to a 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain that leaves them sweating on their future involvement in the competition.
"He made it known to City that he wants out this month," he said.
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Kyle Walker is leaving Man City for AC Milan because he wants to play abroad in the twilight years of his career
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"From what I hear, they're not too pleased that their captain has bailed out during what is one of the club's darker period in recent times."
The well-connected scout suggested that Walker's decision has caused significant discord within the club.
Brown criticised Walker's failure to fulfil his responsibilities as team captain during the difficult period.
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"Many would take the view that you want your captain to be the one who sets the standards," Brown explained.
The former scout also emphasised that a captain's duty is to elevate the team's performance during challenging times.
"It's his role to show the rest of the players what he's about and help them raise their game to get back to where they feel they should be," he added.
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"But as soon as things have got tough, he's jumping ship and forcing a move away.
"So I expect they'll be fuming, and there's a feeling that the sooner he goes, the better."
Walker had previously been linked with a move to Inter Milan.
Kyle Walker has won every major trophy during his time at Man City
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But he's chosen AC instead, with the veteran hoping to win trophies during his time in Italy.
The deal is set to be officially confirmed soon. Walker could make his debut when Milan lock horns with Parma on Sunday (11.30am).
They currently sit eighth in the Serie A table, having won just eight of their 20 league matches this term.
