Kyle Walker takes England legend’s old shirt number after completing ‘incredible’ AC Milan loan transfer

Kyle Walker takes England legend’s old shirt number after completing ‘incredible’ AC Milan loan transfer
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Kyle Walker takes England legend’s old shirt number after completing ‘incredible’ AC Milan loan transfer
Author: Rob Maul
Published: Jan, 25 2025 14:02

Sponsored by. KYLE WALKER has chosen the No.32 shirt at AC Milan in homage to David Beckham. The England full-back has been training with his new team-mates on Saturday after securing a loan move from Manchester City. He is the fourth Englishman at the Rossoneri, joining striker Tammy Abraham, defender Fikayo Tomori and midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

 [Kyle Walker signing an AC Milan contract.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Kyle Walker signing an AC Milan contract.]

The six-time Premier League champion will wear the same number on his back as Becks, who scored twice in 33 times for the club whilst on loan from LA Galaxy in the 2009-10 season. Walker, 34, said: “I chose number 32 for David Beckham. “Tammy told me I should come. He helped me make a decision.

 [Kyle Andrew Walker of AC Milan during training.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Kyle Andrew Walker of AC Milan during training.]

“The Milan fans here are incredible, hearing them sing, it will be emotional.”. Abraham, 27, has played for Milan since the start of the season, joining the club on loan from Roma. Milan – who are eighth in Serie A and sixth in the Champions League table – face Parma on Sunday at the iconic San Siro.

 [David Beckham in AC Milan uniform.]
Image Credit: The Sun [David Beckham in AC Milan uniform.]

Walker, who has appeared 93 times for England, is not expected to play as he needs to complete work-permit details but could appear against Inter in the Milan Derby next weekend. SUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY. The full-back featured 15 times in the Premier League for City this term.

 [Kyle Walker's 2024-25 Man City stats: games played, minutes played, tackles, fouls, passes, goals, and tackles won.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Kyle Walker's 2024-25 Man City stats: games played, minutes played, tackles, fouls, passes, goals, and tackles won.]

Upon sealing his exit, he said: "Signing for this incredible club in 2017 was a dream come true. Seven years later, winning 17 trophies, including the Champions League and the famous treble is something I could only have dreamt as a child. "To play alongside so many talented players has pushed me to be the best version of myself, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity.

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