Kyle Walker has confessed that his decision to leave Manchester City and join AC Milan on loan in January 2025 was selfish. The former club captain reflected honestly on his move, saying:
The England international made the switch after struggling for game time under Pep Guardiola, admitting that frustration and a desire to play regularly influenced his choice. Walker later joined Burnley in the summer of 2025 after AC Milan opted not to make the loan deal permanent. In his own words from a video posted on the Sky Sports News official X account , he explained:
Burnley manager Scott Parker, who was happy about the signing, as reported by Softfootball , later described signing Walker as a major boost, praising his leadership and Premier League-winning experience.