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Kyle Walker's Manchester City contract expires in 2026 Kyle Walker says he "wanted to cry" the day he left Manchester City to join AC Milan on loan. Walker moved to Milan in January on loan until the end of the season after falling out of favour under City manager Pep Guardiola. Speaking on The Kyle Walker Podcast, the England defender told of his sadness at saying goodbye to not only his City team-mates, but all the coaches and non-football staff at the club. "The lady there, Emma, who would be behind the counter and serve you food and get you drinks - even when I looked over at her, I wanted to cry, " Walker said. "Every day I've said [good] morning to her and given her a cuddle and all of a sudden I'm not going to see her any more. "You don't think about that when the [transfer] process is happening, but then when you come to say goodbye, it's hard. " Walker insisted he holds nothing against City, with whom he won 13 major trophies, but said he could not turn down the Italian club. "I've got no bad words, nothing negative to say whatsoever about City. What that club's done for me both on and off the field is incredible, " he said. "When you take yourself away from the bubble you think about how lucky you were. That's no disrespect to any of the other clubs I played for, but the seven years we had there, I don't think it will happen again in football. " Walker explained that his lack of game time at City and desire to reach 100 England caps - he currently has 95 - were factors too. "The only other black player to get 100 caps is Ashley Cole. If I can be the second black player to reach 100 caps it would be a great honour, " said Walker. "It was a big relief when [England manager Thomas] Tuchel gave me the call and we spoke. I even spoke about the move to AC Milan with him and said I wanted to stay in Europe because I do want to represent my country. " Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone The questions around De Bruyne's Man City departure England thrash Belgium to top Nations League group I am the only voice defending Spurs - Postecoglou Mary Beard’s quest to uncover the real Julius Caesar The acclaimed Australian drama returns with a new twist A notorious and much-feared Irish crime organisation James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe grapple with dilemmas Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners The questions around De Bruyne's Man City departure The Commentators’ View: Stonewall penalties & Premier League play-offs. Audio The Commentators’ View: Stonewall penalties & Premier League play-offs Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter Mychelle The Cowdrey Lecture: What is the Spirit of Cricket? Audio The Cowdrey Lecture: What is the Spirit of Cricket? Should female footballers play on different pitches? Fan jeers and a cupped ear - is Postecoglou feeling the friction? 'We are Chelsea B team' - Why Strasbourg fans are in civil war The Grand National jockey who is allergic to horses Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Shirts, sponsors and bad blood: how Trump's tariffs might affect sport Grand Slam Track - what is it and what does it mean for athletics? Football's new phrasebook - modern language or just jargon? Why was Jota goal not offside - and does law need changing? When Liverpool nearly missed out on Salah 2025 County Championship - club-by-club guide 'The Goose' chases golds before return to dental school Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? Video Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? Five things to look for in Champions Cup last 16 The next Neymar & 43-year-old strikers - Copa Libertadores set to begin Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.