Premier League: Manchester City defender Kyle Walker indicators contract extension until 2026

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has determined to increase his stick with the membership till 2026.

Walker, on July 14, 2017, made a big transfer to Manchester City, signing a five-year contract in a switch value an preliminary 45 million kilos charge, which rose to 50 million with add-ons. This deal marked one of the costly soccer transfers on the time.

During his tenure at Manchester City, Walker has been instrumental to the membership’s success. He helped the crew safe their first piece of silverware of the 2017-18 season, the EFL Cup, and was a part of the crew that gained the primary home treble in English males’s soccer in 2019. Walker additionally celebrated consecutive Premier League titles from 2020.

In 2023, Walker turned vice-captain of Manchester City following the departure of captain Ä°lkay G¼ndoğan. He even captained the membership within the 2023 UEFA Super Cup, scoring the successful penalty as Manchester City beat Sevilla 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.

However, the summer time of 2023 introduced uncertainty about Walker’s future at Manchester City. He was courted by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and had verbally agreed to phrases with them for a possible transfer. Despite this settlement, Walker determined to remain at Manchester City after the membership returned with a extra profitable contract provide. The resolution got here after talks with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, and Walker has now signed a contract extension that can hold him on the membership till 2026.

Speaking to the membership’s web site, Walker mentioned he was thrilled to signal the extension with City.

“I’m thrilled to sign a new deal. My future is with Manchester City and that is the best thing for me.”

“I’ve enjoyed every single moment of the past six years at this fantastic Club. I have an amazing coach, great team-mates and staff and our fans are the best. I feel supported on every single level.”

“The Treble-winning season is one I will never forget and we’re ready to go again and try to win more trophies. I am delighted to continue at a club that competes for trophies every year and I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring.”

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Sep 14, 2023