EPL: Kyle Walker extends contract at Manchester City

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has secured his future with the treble-winning club by signing a two-year contract extension, as announced on Thursday.

This new agreement comes shortly after a period of uncertainty regarding Walker’s future with Pep Guardiola’s side, during which there were rumours linking him to Bayern Munich.

Despite facing a spell out of favour during parts of the previous season, Walker played a crucial role in Manchester City’s success. However, he was notably absent from the starting lineup in City’s Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan in June.

With his previous contract set to expire, the Premier League champions retained the services of the 33-year-old right-back at the transfer deadline and have now successfully convinced him to extend his tenure in Manchester.

“I’m thrilled to sign a new deal. My future is with Manchester City and that is the best thing for me,” said Walker, who has won 13 major trophies with City.

“I’ve enjoyed every single moment of the past six years at this fantastic club.”

Walker has started City’s four Premier League games this season, captaining the team on several occasions in a show of faith from Guardiola.

Setting his sights on more success this season, Walker added: “The treble-winning season is one I will never forget and we’re ready to go again and try to win more trophies.

“We’ve got to demand that. We’ve set the bar and each year it’s how do you get better? How do we get better? We seem to be doing that each year.

“We need to make sure that we’re there competing in the later stages in all competitions and fighting for the silverware.

“I am delighted to continue at a club that competes for trophies every year and I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring.”