Manchester City's captain Kyle Walker is set to join AC Milan on loan for the remainder of the season, with the Italian club securing an agreement that includes a potential permanent transfer option this summer.
The 34-year-old defender, who has made 316 appearances for City since his £50m move from Tottenham in 2017, will undergo a medical examination in Italy to finalize the deal. Walker's last appearance for City came in their match against West Ham on January 4, after which he expressed his desire to explore opportunities abroad in discussions with manager Pep Guardiola.
The England international, who has earned 93 caps for his country, has been an integral part of City's success under Guardiola, contributing to all six Premier League titles during his tenure. His leadership qualities were recognized when he was named joint-captain in 2023, following a team vote that established a five-player leadership group for the 2023-24 season.
Despite initial links to the Saudi Pro League, Walker has opted for a move to Italy's Serie A. AC Milan's interest in the defender comes amid reports of their pursuit of Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, though Italian registration regulations restrict clubs to signing only one player from the UK during the current transfer window.
Meanwhile, Manchester City has been active in the January transfer market, investing approximately £123m in new talent. Their recent acquisitions include Egypt forward Omar Marmoush from Frankfurt for £59m, Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for £30m, and Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for £33.6m.
The move represents a significant shift for Walker, who has been a cornerstone of City's defense during their most successful period, and marks an exciting new chapter in his career with one of Italy's most prestigious clubs.
