Guardiola says Walker wants to “explore” leaving Man City.

Guardiola Says Walker Wants

Guardiola says Walker wants to “explore” leaving Man City.

If Kyle Walker, an England defender. Decides to leave Manchester City during this month’s transfer window, manager Pep Guardiola says he will not stop him.

Despite Guardiola beginning with just two recognized defenders. Walker was left out of the City squad for their 8-0 FA Cup third-round victory over League Two Salford.

There are still 18 months left on the 34-year-old England international’s deal.

But according to Guardiola, the City captain met with Txiki Begiristain. The director of football, on Thursday to discuss his wish to consider leaving.

Guardiola stated, “Kyle asked to look into the possibilities to play overseas two days ago.”

“With Kyle gone, we are unable to comprehend [what] the club has done in recent years. It is not feasible. He has provided us with something we did not have as our right-back. But for a variety of reasons, he is now considering seeing if he can play his final years abroad.

Guardiola responded, “Of course,” when asked if Walker’s wish to go will be fulfilled.

“You never know what will happen, therefore it does not mean it will. However. I firmly believe that no one who does not want to work for us is capable of performing and being. Who they truly want to be.”

Walker had first requested to leave City following their historic 2023 Treble triumph, Guardiola added. According to Guardiola, Walker was approached by German powerhouse Bayern Munich. Who expressed interest in signing him but were unable to meet City’s asking.

Guardiola is already dedicated to reviving a team that has struggled greatly in the first half of the season. So it is doubtful that a similar issue would arise this time.

In exchange for Uzbekistan international defender Abdukodir Khusanov. City has already reached a £33.6 million agreement with Lens, a French club.

They are also interested in Omar Marmoush. A forward for Eintracht Frankfurt, and are negotiating with Palmeiras, a Brazilian team, for young defender Vitor Reis.