‘Oh? didn’t expect that’, ‘need to find a replacement soon’ – Man City fans react to Kyle Walker contract update

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club officials have decided to delay contract talks with full-back Kyle Walker until next summer.

Walker, 32, has just recovered from an injury he sustained against Aston Villa 2 weeks ago in the Premier League. He missed games against Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, but returned to the bench today against Wolves.

Walker’s contract expired in June 2025, but the club are not yet eager to sign the player to a new or extended deal.

According to the Daily Star, Manchester City are stalling contract talks with Kyle Walker until next summer at the very least. The full-backs contract talks have been put on hold, and all parties are said to be relaxed regarding the situation.

While all parties are relaxed, they are also aware it’s a situation that needs to be addressed. The players contract runs out in June 2025, but his future at the club needs to be sorted.

Manchester City will have to decide due to Kyle Walker’s age if a new contract is worth giving to the 32-year old full-back.

The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“oh? didn’t expect that”
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“Walker is our best defender though…like it or not but there is a BIG difference when he plays against the big teams but yeah I trust the board to make the right call.”
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“He still has 2 years left. Plenty of time to make a decision”
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“Not a bad choice tbf, need to find a replacement soon tho.”
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“Yeah I very much doubt he’ll be staying past 2024. He’s 32 right now most they’ll give him is 1 extra year. By the time he’s 35/36. Sad times man. No clear replacement for him right now. Done so much for the us.”
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“No reason to rush the decision. Injuries are starting to pile up on him. And for a player that depends so much on his pace, gotta see how his form in a yeae or two when he’s up for renewal”
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“He’ll be 34 in 2024, so maybe we shouldn’t even be thinking about it right now.”
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“People celebrating this aren’t fans. Kyle Walker has been immense for us. Completely can understand from Man City’s perspective (age in 2 years when contract does expire) but will say it’s been a pleasure having him at our service.”
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