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Centurion to Treble winner - Walker's  City highlights

Centurion to Treble winner - Walker's City highlights

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Kyle Walker has left Manchester City after more than 300 appearances and eight trophy-laden years at Etihad Stadium under Pep Guardiola.The right-back spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan, and has now joined Burnley on a permanent basis.But what are some of his highlights in the sky blue of City?
August 2017 - Premier League debut
Walker moved to Etihad Stadium in a £50m transfer from Tottenham as he hoped to add trophies to his CV.He made his Premier League debut against Brighton a month after his arrival.Walker would become a key part of Guardiola's new-look City, with peerless pace and sheer power down the right-hand side.
May 2018 - City's centurions
In his first season at the club, Walker helped guide City to their first Premier League title since 2014.They became the first team to reach 100 points in a single Premier League season and ended the campaign 19 points ahead of runners-up Manchester United.The season marked the beginning of a period of domination.
October 2020 - Scoring the winner at his hometown club on 100th appearance
In the Covid-affected season of 2020-21, City travelled to Sheffield United, a club where Walker grew up and came through the youth set-up.It was the full-back's 100th game and he marked it in perfect style, scoring the only goal at Bramall Lane to secure three points.
June 2023 - Treble secured in Istanbul
Having already won the Premier League and FA Cup in 2023, City faced Inter Milan in the Champions League final.Seeking to win a first European trophy, they were also looking to equal rivals Manchester United in achieving a European and domestic Treble.Walker came off the bench in the 82nd minute in Istanbul to help his side defend their slender one-goal advantage.City held on to crown the biggest night in the club's history.
May 2024 - City win four in a row
Walker was appointed club captain at the beginning of the 2023-24 season.Despite relentless pressure from Arsenal, City were able to win the title by two points after a remarkable end to the season. The trophy marked a fourth successive Premier League crown, as Pep Guardiola's side broke another record with Walker leading the dressing room.
4 January 2025 - Final Man City appearance
After 18 trophies in eight years at the club, Walker played his final game for City against West Ham United in early January.A week later he asked to leave the club as he looked to gain regular football following a difficult start to the season.Walker went to Italy on loan but will return to Etihad Stadium in a Burnley shirt next season.
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