Kyle Walker deal is financially a poor one for Man City – Stefan Borson
Kyle Walker is expected to sign for AC Milan permanently in the summer after joining the club on loan from Manchester City last month.
That is the view of former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider the Premier League champions will not be paying any of the England international’s wages during his time with the Italian giants.
Walker asked to leave Man City in January after spending eight years with the club.
The 34-year-old joined AC Milan on loan for the remainder of the season, with an option-to-buy clause included in the deal.
The right-back made his debut for the Serie A club in the 1-1 draw against rivals Inter Milan on Sunday (2 February).
Man City could have received Kyle Walker loan fee
Borson suggested there could also be a small loan fee included in the deal for Walker.
“I don’t think it’s financially a good deal for City,” Borson told Football Insider.
“It was the player’s choice and not theirs.
“Between AC Milan and Walker himself taking potentially a wage cut, I don’t think City will be paying anything because it wasn’t their choice.
“City wanted him for the second half of the season, but he effectively pleaded with the club for personal reasons to be allowed to go.
“I think there is likely to be a small loan fee, but I doubt it’s significant.
“Apparently, it is looking like they will exercise their option to take him at the end of the season for €5million (£4.2million), but that presumably depends on how he plays between now and then.
“It’s just not a financially interesting deal for City.”
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