Manchester City’s defender, Kyle Walker, has inked a two-year contract extension with the team that recently achieved a treble victory. This new deal comes shortly after there were uncertainties about his future with Pep Guardiola’s squad, with rumors linking him to Bayern Munich.
Last season, the 33-year-old experienced a period of being out of favor and was omitted from the starting lineup in City’s Champions League final triumph against Inter Milan in June.
Walker was in the final year of his existing contract with Manchester City, but the Premier League champions decided to retain the right-back before the transfer deadline and have successfully convinced him to prolong his tenure in Manchester.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new contract, Walker stated, “I’m delighted to sign a new deal. My future is with Manchester City, and that is the best decision for me.” He also highlighted his enjoyment of the six years he has spent at the club, during which he has secured 13 major trophies with City.
In the current season, Walker has been part of City’s starting lineup in all four of their Premier League matches, even captaining the team on several occasions, indicating the trust placed in him by Guardiola.
Looking ahead to the upcoming season, Walker expressed his determination to pursue more success, saying, “The treble-winning season is one I will never forget, and we’re ready to go again and strive for more trophies.”
“We’ve got to demand that. We’ve set the bar and each year it’s how do you get better? How do we get better? We seem to be doing that each year.
“We need to make sure that we’re there competing in the later stages in all competitions and fighting for the silverware.
“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.”
City director of football Txiki Begiristain added: “We are very happy that Kyle will be here until 2026. For me, he is the best right-back in the world.
“He is a player with a unique set of attributes. He brings a very special dynamic to our team. Kyle has been a huge part of our recent success.”
