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'He messaged me!' - Kyle Walker reveals David Beckham slid into Man City star's DMs with good luck text ahead of AC Milan switch

<p>Beckham enjoyed two separate spells with Milan while on loan from the LA Galaxy in 2009 and 2010. Now a co-owner of MLS side Inter Miami, Beckham took time to acknowledge Walker's decision to embark on a new chapter in Italy.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>In a conversation with co-host Michael Brown in the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l4q7gh" target="_blank"><em>Kyle Walker Podcast</em></a>, the Manchester City defender was asked whether he had reached out to Beckham before the move. However, the 34-year-old full-back clarified that it was Beckham who initiated contact.</p><p>"Wrong. Wrong...I didn't send him a message," he clarified. "No. He messaged me, which was very nice. He messaged me. I had a few messages. He didn't message me directly. He messaged me through Instagram. So the people that run the Instagram [account] told me and said, 'We think you probably should reply to this message.'"</p>

WHAT WALKER SAID

<p>Adding to the Beckham connection, Walker chose to wear the same <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/david-beckham-blessing-kyle-walker-ac-milan-shirt-permission-ex-england-captain-no32-san-siro/bltb7faf6cb5bffe3e0#cs260e9c96ccc48e17" target="_blank">No.32 jersey</a> that the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder wore during his own Milan stints.</p><p>“He messaged me, and I said, ‘I hope you don't mind me taking your number’. He says, ‘No, it's an honour; do it proud’," he had earlier revealed to <a href="https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/kyle-walker-interview-2025" target="_blank"><em>GQ Magazine.</em></a>&nbsp;"Hopefully, I can keep performing well, keep getting the wins for the team."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Unfortunately, the defender’s Italian venture has hit a stumbling block. Walker recently sustained a right elbow fracture during a training session, a setback that required surgical intervention. As a result, he is expected to be out of action for at least four to six weeks.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Milan initially saw Walker’s arrival as an opportunity to strengthen their defensive depth and leadership, especially with the veteran bringing the mentality of a Premier League champion. They also included a €5 million option to purchase Walker outright at the end of his short-term deal. However, his current injury <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kyle-walker-doubts-creep-in-ac-milan-injured-man-city-loanee-set-surprise-return-etihad-stadium-summer/blt101d88853b7d08bf#cs74d1888129d0cade" target="_blank">woes have cast uncertainty</a> over that potential move. Reports suggest the club is now re-evaluating whether to pursue a permanent deal in light of his limited availability and concern over ongoing fitness.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WALKER?

'He messaged me!' - Kyle Walker reveals David Beckham slid into Man City star's DMs with good luck text ahead of AC Milan switch | Goal.com

Kyle Walker revealed that David Beckham sent a good luck text on Instagram ahead of his AC Milan switch.