Kyle Walker's off-field problems explain his Man City decline, claims Roy Keane - as defender prepares to move to Italy, amid battle to save marriage to Annie Kilner
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Roy Keane has claimed the off-field issues facing Kyle Walker explain the defender's decline this season. Walker, 34, has been one of the best full backs in the Premier League over the past decade, with the right back shining for Tottenham and Manchester City.
![[Walker has endured a miserable season and has asked to 'explore options to play abroad']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/06/94154833-14291009-image-a-4_1737010453389.jpg)
During his time at the Etihad, Walker, who has also won 93 caps for England, has lifted 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles. However, the 34-year-old has endured an extremely difficult campaign - which has come amid City's wider struggles - and Pep Guardiola revealed last week that Walker has asked to 'explore options to play abroad', with both Milan clubs emerging as strong contenders for his signature.
![[Walker is facing issues in his private life as he battles to save his marriage to Annie Kilner]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/06/94154859-14291009-image-a-5_1737010472631.jpg)
Walker's dip in form has also come while issues in his wider private life have been played out in the public domain as he battles to save his marriage to Annie Kilner. And Keane, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, felt it was only natural that Walker's personal problems have begun to have an impact on his performances.
![[Keane said he felt Walker looked 'done' at City after the demands of playing for Pep Guardiola]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/06/94154843-14291009-image-a-7_1737010608332.jpg)
Roy Keane has claimed the off-field issues facing Kyle Walker explain the defender's decline. Walker has endured a miserable season and has asked to 'explore options to play abroad'. Walker is facing issues in his private life as he battles to save his marriage to Annie Kilner.
![[Kilner filed for divorce in October, although reports said she may be having second thoughts]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/06/93626035-14291009-Walker_s_estranged_wife_served_him_with_divorce_papers_in_Octobe-a-9_1737010695778.jpg)
