Man City star Kyle Walker completes shock Burnley switch after transfer snub

Burnley have completed the capture of Kyle Walker from Manchester City, with the veteran England defender putting pen to paper on a contract which will keep him at Turf Moor until 2027.

Walker, 35, was expected to depart the former Premier League champions for good after spending the second half of the 2024-25 season out on loan with AC Milan, who declined to take up an option to sign him permanently.

He was also omitted from City's squad for the FIFA Club World Cup as he sought a move away.

And it has now been confirmed that Walker has signed a two-year deal with the Clarets, who won promotion from the Championship last season.

"I'm delighted to be here," Walker said after making things official on Saturday morning.

"When I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. He's done an amazing job here, guiding the Club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we're looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world.

"Burnley had a tremendous campaign last season, built on an incredible defensive record, and I can't wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks an exciting squad."

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Walker enjoyed a hugely successful eight years at Manchester City, where he won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, two Community Shields, a UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

His move to Burnley will see the 96-cap England star reunite with former Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker: the Clarets head coach played alongside Walker at Spurs for two years before departing in 2013.

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