Kyle Walker explains why he made AC Milan transfer and iconic shirt number choice
Kyle Walker explains why he made AC Milan transfer and iconic shirt number choice
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Kyle Walker has risked the wrath of Manchester City fans after explaining his AC Milan shirt number is actually inspired by a Manchester United icon. The Manchester City captain completed a switch to the San Siro earlier this week after putting pen to paper on a loan deal until the end of the season. There is a view to a permanent move once that comes to an end.
It brings to an end a hugely successful spell at the Etihad Stadium in which Walker has won 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. And he will now play alongside England colleagues Tammy Abraham, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori in Italy.
Walker has now revealed that the striker was pivotal in convincing him to choose the Serie A giants, while he has also explained his shirt number selection. Speaking to Italian media, Walker said: “Tammy (Abraham) told me I should come. He helped me make a decision.
“The Milan fans here are incredible, hearing them sing, it will be emotional. I chose number 32 for David Beckham.”. And while Walker has already selected the shirt number that he will don at the San Siro, he is being made to wait for his debut. The 34-year-old is required to get a work permit to stay in Italy which will delay his AC Milan bow until next month.
Walker’s new side take on Parma on Sunday ahead of a Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb next week. In the meantime, Walker has penned an emotional farewell to Man City. Taking to social media, he wrote: "Manchester City… where do I start? 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.
