Source: REUTERS/MOLLY DARLINGTON
[Saba Sports News] This summer, 33-year-old English
defender Kyle Walker came close to departing Manchester City and joining
Bayern. However, in the end, Walker decided to extend his contract with
Manchester City until 2026. Yesterday, the “Daily Mail” revealed the
behind-the-scenes details of Walker’s contract extension. It was revealed that
his teammates pleaded with the club’s top management to meet Walker’s contract demands.
Interestingly, Walker’s primary objective was to secure the longest possible
contract, as his intention was to retire at Manchester City, rather than
focusing on financial considerations. Considering the importance of stability
and unity within the locker room, Manchester City carefully weighed the pros
and cons and ultimately chose to extend Walker’s contract. After 10 rounds of
the Premier League, Walker has maintained a perfect appearance record. This
serves as evidence that the decision to make an exception and secure Walker on
a long-term contract was the correct one.