Kyle Walker Set to Leave Manchester City as Pep Guardiola Eyes Tino Livramento

Manchester City will say goodbye to longtime right-back Kyle Walker this summer. The club is focusing on Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento as their main target for the position.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Pep Guardiola confirmed that Kyle Walker won’t be part of Manchester City‘s future. This ends his eight-year run at the club. Walker spent the last part of the season on loan at AC Milan. Now, he’s expected to leave City for good. A move to Milan seems likely, especially since he appeared in their promotional material for next season’s kit.

Earlier this year, some reports suggested Walker wanted to return to City. But the decision to move on has been made. The club is now preparing for life without their experienced defender.

FOCUS SHIFTS TO LIVRAMENTO

With Walker leaving, Manchester City has made Tino Livramento of Newcastle their top right-back target. The 22-year-old has impressed this season. However, it won’t be easy to get him. Newcastle finished 7th in the Premier League, just missing out on European qualification, with Livramento playing a key role.

City hopes he can strengthen their defense, which was unstable during Walker’s absence. Negotiations will be tough because of Livramento’s importance to Newcastle and his long contract.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CITY AND WALKER?

Manchester City finished second in the Premier League this season, right behind Arsenal, and three points ahead of Liverpool. Their next game will be the FA Community Shield against Arsenal, who finished top of the league.

AC Milan, Walker’s likely new club, secured third place in Serie A. This confirms their spot in the Champions League next season. For Walker, moving permanently to Milan would be a new chapter after a successful career at City.

As for City, they are focused on negotiating with Livramento while preparing for a busy summer. They are aiming to reclaim the Premier League title.