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Revealed: Real Madrid offered chance to sign Kyle Walker in January but left Man City hanging with no response before England legend's move to AC Milan

<p>Six-time Premier League winner Kyle Walker left Manchester City on loan in January after falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola. The English full-back headed to Italy to join AC Milan on a temporary deal. But before his move to Milan got confirmed, the Cityzens reportedly approached Real Madrid and offered the veteran defender to them, however, the Spanish champions ignored the query, according to The Athletic. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Madrid required a defender in the middle of the 2024-25 campaign as Dani Carvajal was ruled out with an ACL tear and Lucas Vazquez was constantly plagued with injuries. Yet, they did not feel the need to respond to City's offer. Madrid eventually crashed out of the Champions League quarter-final after losing 5-1 to Arsenal over two legs. They then lost to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final and are now on the verge of losing the La Liga title to the Blaugrana. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Walker can stay in Milan beyond the 2024-25 campaign as the Rossoneri have an option of buying the veteran defender for €5 million (£4m/$6m), but the Italian giants are reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/transfer-bargain-bucket-ac-milan-ask-kyle-walker-discount-man-city-asking-price-on-loan-defender-5-million/blte95d44911bb5acdd#cse60d216eae3dbb3f" target="_blank">asking for a discount as they are willing to pay only €3.5m</a>, according to <a href="https://www.milanlive.it/2025/05/09/il-milan-rompe-gli-indugi-colpo-in-chiusura-primo-affare-per-i-rossoneri/" target="_blank"><em>MilanLive</em></a>. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Pep Guardiola's side will aim to end a dismal 2024-25 campaign on a high as they face Crystal Palace in the final of the FA Cup at Wembley this Saturday. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

Revealed: Real Madrid offered chance to sign Kyle Walker in January but left Man City hanging with no response before England legend's move to AC Milan | Goal.com

Real Madrid were offered a chance to sign Kyle Walker in January but they kept Manchester City waiting as the defender went to AC Milan.

Revealed: Real Madrid offered chance to sign Kyle Walker in January but left Man City hanging with no response before England legend&apos;s move to AC Milan