PEP GUARDIOLA has revealed Kyle Walker has been left out of their FA Cup clash with Salford as he wants to LEAVE the Etihad.
The manager of Manchester City initially said that the reason for captain Walker’s absence was tactical.
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Kyle Walker has asked to leave Man City for £400,000-a-week for Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
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Pep Guardiola revealed Walker’s request after turning him down for the win over Salford
But after the 8-0 win, Pep admitted it was because the right-back was hoping for a fresh start abroad.
Walker – who has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia on a £400,000-a-week deal – has won six Premier titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League since joining Spurs in a £50m deal in 2017.
However, he has struggled for form this season and was expected to bounce back with confidence against the Second Division side.
Guardiola said: “Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the possibility of playing abroad.
“He asked after the treble, when Bayern (Munich) wanted him, but the offer was not good enough.
“He went to (director of football) Txiki (Begiristain), of course, and I prefer to play other players whose thoughts are here.
“I may be wrong, but I’m still pretty confident that there’s no one in our business who doesn’t want to be where they are and who can work.
“Kyle asked to investigate, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know.
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“He was our right back and he gave us something we didn’t have.
“He was amazing but now he would like to go to another country and play for other reasons.”
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie REJECTS her £27million divorce bid as cheating Man City star eyes £400k-a-week move
Walker’s request comes after SunSport exclusively revealed wife Annie Kliner is backing out of her £27m divorce bid.
An insider said: “Just a few months ago, Annie served Kyle with divorce papers, but she’s changing her mind.
“He is a top target for clubs in Saudi Arabia and if he decides to sign, it will change his life – and not just because of the huge amount of money he will be making.”
Walker is now back in the marital home, those close to Annie said.
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Wife Annie Kliner drops her £27m divorce bid Credit: Refer to Caption
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Walker has returned to the matrimonial home, SunSport has revealed
They added: “Annie is no fool. She sought legal advice on finances last year and knows that a job in Saudi Arabia is worth a lot.
“Annie says it’s not about the money, it’s about keeping their family together, but his earning potential is something she must have thought about.
“She is smart and has been thinking of a plan for a long time.
“Annie always puts the children first, but she also has to think of herself.
“And financially she wants to know that she’ll be safe no matter what happens between them.
“Kyle assured her that no matter what happened, she would have financial support.”
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