In a summer transfer window that was full of action, Kyle Walker brought to a conclusion his eight-year stay at Manchester City by signing for Burnley recently, in a transfer that was reportedly worth 5 million pounds. Walker signs for a club that has only just been promoted to the Premier League and which is managed by ex-Tottenham and England midfielder Scott Parker. Both the pair also played for Spurs and England.
His time at City was very successful, with Walker lifting six Premier League titles and the Champions League as well. However, last season he was dropped from the side, and ultimately ended up being sent out on loan to AC Milan.
Speaking exclusively to JioHotstar, Walker opened up on joining a new team. “It’s great. Being part of this project and seeing what Burnley have achieved over the last couple of seasons has been fantastic to watch from the outside. I already know some faces at the club, and I’m excited to get started this season,” he said.
“At this point in my career, I felt I needed something different a real family club. After spending many years at a great club and a spell overseas, I wanted a place with that special atmosphere. My son trains at the Burnley training ground, and you can really sense the aura there and see the vision the owners have for the club. I wanted to be part of that success and the journey Burnley are on,” he further added.
Meanwhile, he also had a message for Burnley supporters. He said, “Hopefully, the fans have seen me over the years and watched how I play. I’ve played at Turf Moor for various clubs, and I know when the crowd gets behind you, it becomes a really tough, hostile place to visit. We need to make it a fortress. Winning your home games is so important no one likes coming here, I can assure you of that, it’s never a walkover. As they always have, I know the Burnley supporters will get behind the lads this season, and that support is needed now more than ever. For everything this club has been through in the last few years, it deserves to stay in the Premier League.”
