Clarets Complete Walker Signing

Burnley Football Club are delighted to confirm the signing of England international Kyle Walker.

Walker, 35, has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Turf Moor, and links up with his former Spurs and England team-mate, Clarets boss Scott Parker, ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

With 410 English top-flight appearances to his name, Walker - widely regarded as one of the best defenders in Premier League history - has enjoyed a trophy-laden career during his time as a Manchester City player, winning six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one Champions League, as well as being named in the Premier League Team of the Year on no fewer than four occasions.

He has 96 England caps to his name, and was named in the 2024 UEFA European Championships Team of the Tournament.

Now, with a World Cup on the horizon next summer, Walker is determined to hit the ground running in a Clarets shirt, under the guidance of a manager who - he admits - played a pivotal role in his move to Turf Moor.

’’I’m delighted to be here,’’ said Walker.

’’When I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. He’s done an amazing job here, guiding the Club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we’re looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world.

’’Burnley had a tremendous campaign last season, built on an incredible defensive record, and I can’t wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks an exciting squad.’’

Walker began his career at boyhood club Sheffield United.

His stellar performances for the Blades, where he was renowned for his pacy attacking forays, as well as his defensive prowess, led to a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

There, Walker - after a loan spell back at the Blades, as well as stints at QPR and Aston Villa - flourished, quickly emerging as one of the best right-backs in the world for club and country, leading to a move to Manchester City.

That move to the North-West would be the making of Walker, who took his game to new heights with the Citizens, winning an unprecedented Champions League, Premier League and Super Cup treble in 2023/24, three of 18 team trophies he was part of at the Etihad Stadium.

After a short loan spell in Italy with AC Milan last season, Walker is now a Claret, becoming our fifth summer signing of an exciting transfer window.