Kyle Walker is said to be in advanced talks with Bayern Munich over a potential move with Tuchel pushing for the deal.
Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is keen on the deal and is said to be ‘a key factor’ in the plan to bring the defender to Bundesliga.
Walker was not part of the starting line-up in Manchester City’s Champions League final which is raising speculations of him leaving the club.
Florian Plettenberg, Sky Germany Reporter, shared on Twitter that the club and the player were in advanced talks though there’s no agreement yet.
Plettenberg Twitted: “All parties optimistic to finalize the deal, with Man City looking ahead to trying to defend their three trophies next season.”
Recent reports have it that Sheffield United were keen on bringing Walker to Yorkshire, although a move to Munich means he will play in the Champions League next season.
Sheffield United is Walker’s childhood club and they will love to welcome the defender back home following his exit in 2009.
Kyle Walker has played over 250 games for City, winning 12 trophies including five Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Walker featured in the Champions League in 2021 which Chelsea won 1-0, but revealed he was disappointed after he was left out of the 2023 final against Inter Milan.
Speaking after Man City won the 2023 Champions League, he said: “We couldn’t work as hard as we did all season to throw it away.”
“The lads dug deep. I got a silver medal last time, so to have a gold one is fantastic.”
“I am living the dream. My mum and dad were in the stands. Where I come from in Sheffield it’s not easy for them to be here. I remember when mum didn’t have a pound for the ice cream van. I am so thankful.”
“I am over the moon and very rarely speechless but my dream has just come true. To achieve this with this club, after everything they have done for all of us over the years, to win the Treble is unbelievable.”
Kyle Walker
Kyle Andrew Walker, a right-back for Premier League team Manchester City and the England national team, was born on May 28, 1990, in England.
The English defender began his professional career at Sheffield United, the team he had played for since he was seven years old.
After a loan stint at Northampton Town, he was promoted to the first team, where he made his full Sheffield United debut at the age of 18 against Leyton Orient.
He made an impression while playing for the Blades and participated in their loss to Burnley in the 2009 Championship Play-Off Final.
From Sheffield United, Walker signed for Tottenham Hotspur, where he stayed until moved to Manchester City in 2017.
Kyle Walker has played over 250 games for City, winning 12 trophies including five Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Walker Salary & Net Worth
Kyle Walker In July 14th, 2017 signed a contract with Manchester City that nets him a whopping salary of 7 Million Euro (6,1 Million Pound) per year.
Walker earned a massive salary at Spurs (4 Million Euro) which was almost doubled when he moved to Manchester (8 Million Euro).
His net worth is estimated to be about 29 Million Euro (25 Million Pound).
