Kyle Walker to snub interest from Europe to join former club on free transfer next year at end of Man City deal
KYLE WALKER is ready to snub interest from abroad and see out the final 12 months of his contract at Manchester City.
Walker, 32, has been linked with a switch to AC Milan — potential Champions League final opponents for City.
But the England man will not agitate for a move and remains happy at the Etihad.
There are no immediate talks planned over another extension to his present £160,000-a-week terms.
But despite rotating him more this season, Pep Guardiola believes Walker can still mix it at the top level.
And the Catalan boss is happy to let youngster Rico Lewis bide his time for more regular starts.
Walker made no secret of eventually ending his career back at boyhood club Sheffield United.
But the defender would need to be a free agent for it to be a realistic option.
Last week he was praised for his handling of Real Madrid danger-man Vinicius Jr in the Euro semi-final first leg, even though the Brazilian did hit a stunner in the 1-1 draw.
City paid £50million to sign Walker from Tottenham in 2017.
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And the Three Lions star, chasing a fifth title medal, is still one of the fastest players in the Premier League.
Etihad bosses will wait until the chase for the Treble is over before discussing all options with the player, including the possibility of an additional season.