Kyle Walker Set for Stunning £5m Move to Burnley as Manchester City Exit Nears
In one of the most unexpected transfer twists of the summer, Kyle Walker is reportedly closing in on a permanent switch from Manchester City to Premier League returnees Burnley, with a two-year deal all but agreed.
Yes, that Kyle Walker, six-time Premier League winner, Champions League medalist, and still very much part of the England setup, is now set to trade the Etihad for Turf Moor. According to The Athletic, the deal is worth up to £5 million, including performance-based add-ons, and medicals are already underway.
At 35, Walker is clearly not done yet.
And with Scott Parker now managing Burnley, there’s a touch of full-circle sentiment to this move, the pair shared a dressing room at Tottenham Hotspur over a decade ago.
Walker’s time at City was nothing short of legendary: 319 appearances, countless crunch performances, and 17 major trophies, including that elusive Champions League crown in 2022-23. But with his contract running till 2026 and no extension on the table, both club and player have decided to go their separate ways.
After a brief and rather muted loan spell at AC Milan
After a brief and rather muted loan spell at AC Milan, where the Italian giants declined to trigger a buy clause, Walker is now looking for a fresh start in familiar territory. Burnley might not have City’s silverware prospects, but they offer Walker something he clearly values, game time, leadership responsibility, and a chance to prove he’s still got it.
And don’t forget, England boss Thomas Tuchel still sees him as part of the national setup. A strong run at Burnley could keep his 2026 World Cup dream alive, especially with the tournament heading to USA, Canada, and Mexico.
As for City, offloading one of their top earners could reportedly save them £10 million annually in wages, another smart move in a summer of squad evolution.
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