Kyle Walker won't be able to play for new side AC Milan until next month after signing for Italian giants on loan from Manchester City
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Kyle Walker won't be able to play for new side AC Milan until next month due to regulations brought in following Brexit, it emerged today. Walker, who flew out of Manchester on Thursday and landed in Milan at lunchtime, has been thwarted by red tape brought in by the Italians after Britain left the European Union.
![[The defender informed Pep Guardiola of his desire to leave the Etihad earlier this month]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/14/94392069-14317743-The_veteran_defender_informed_Pep_Guardiola_of_his_desire_to_lea-a-58_1737642760739.jpg)
It means a work permit must be obtained if any non EU national wants to remain in Italy for more than 90 days. He is expected to undergo a medical in Milan later Thursday before being unveiled at a press conference at the Rossoneri’s HQ in the city. Italian media reported on Thursday the deal was almost scuppered after a ‘last minute bid’ from Saudi Arabia.
![[Walker joins a growing contingent of English players at the seven-time European Cup winners]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/14/94425729-14317743-Walker_will_join_an_growing_contingent_of_English_players_at_the-a-59_1737642763551.jpg)
Father of four Walker, 34, will initially join on £4.2 million loan but the deal includes an option for him to stay permanently in Milan until 2027. Kyle Walker (pictured above in Man City kit) won't be able to play for new side AC Milan until next month due to regulations brought in following Brexit, it emerged today.
The defender informed Pep Guardiola of his desire to leave the Etihad earlier this month. Walker joins a growing contingent of English players at the seven-time European Cup winners. Italian sources said he was ‘likely’ to remain in Milan until the weekend and would meet his new team mates at training on Friday.
