Burnley have signed Kyle Walker from Manchester City on a two-year deal.
ESPN reported on Friday that the transfer was shut and that it might be value as a lot as £5 million to Metropolis if sure performance-related bonuses are met.
Former Tottenham Hotspur participant Walker joined Metropolis in 2017 and has revamped 200 league appearances for them. However supervisor Pep Guardiola revealed in January that Walker had requested to go away the membership on the finish of the season.
“I am delighted to be right here,” Walker said. “Once I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for subsequent season, it was a possibility I jumped at. He is completed a tremendous job right here, guiding the Membership again to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we’re wanting ahead, collectively, at being again within the biggest league on the planet.
“Burnley had an amazing marketing campaign final season, constructed on an unbelievable defensive report, and I am unable to wait to come back in and add my expertise and high quality to what appears an thrilling squad.”
The 35-year-old spent the second half of final season on mortgage at AC Milan, though the Italian giants determined in opposition to making his transfer everlasting.
Walker was omitted from Pep Guardiola’s squad for the FIFA Membership World Cup. He nonetheless has a 12 months left on his contract on the Etihad Stadium.
He gained six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, the Champions League and the Membership World Cup with Metropolis.
The proper-back has been linked with strikes to Fenerbahce and Everton however he is prioritised a transfer to a Premier League membership this summer time as he appears to remain in rivalry for a spot within the England squad forward of the 2026 World Cup.
Burnley, managed by Walker’s former Tottenham teammate Scott Parker, secured promotion again to the top-flight final season.
Burnley start their Premier League marketing campaign with a go to to Spurs on Aug. 16.
Data from ESPN’s Rob Dawson was included on this report.
