KYLE WALKER has signed a new contract at Manchester City running until 2026, and celebrated by recreating an iconic movie scene to announce it.
The experienced defender was strongly linked with Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window, but has now committed to City.
Kyle Walker recreated an iconic movie scene
The City star channelled his inner Leonardo DiCaprio
Walker’s team-mates went wild with glee
Walker’s new deal will keep him at the Etihad until he is 36.
Channelling his inner Leonardo DiCaprio, the full-back shouted “I’m not leaving” in a scene reminiscent of The Wolf of Wall Street.
In the announcement video, Walker’s team-mates all cheered and jumped around to celebrate.
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After signing on the dotted line, the 33-year-old told City’s website: “I’m thrilled to sign a new deal.
“My future is with Manchester City and that is the best thing for me.
“I’ve enjoyed every single moment of the past six years at this fantastic Club.
“I have an amazing coach, great team-mates and staff and our fans are the best. I feel supported on every single level.
“The Treble-winning season is one I will never forget and we’re ready to go again and try to win more trophies.
Walker recreated an iconic Leonardo DiCaprio scene
“I am delighted to continue at a Club that competes for trophies every year and I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring.”
City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain added: “We are very happy that Kyle will be here until 2026.
“He is an outstanding footballer and his speed, strength and experience make him such an important member of our squad.
“For me, he is the best right-back in the world, a player with a unique set of attributes. He brings a very special dynamic to our team.
“Kyle has been a huge part of our recent success, and we are confident that he will help us compete for trophies in the upcoming seasons.”
In July it was claimed that Walker had verbally agreed to join Bayern Munich.
But he later decided to stay at City following talks with Guardiola.
Last month, Walker was seen dining with his manager at the upscale Japanese restaurant MUSU in Manchester.
In 2017, City paid Tottenham £50 million to acquire the full-back.
Since then, he has won the Champions League, two FA Cups, four League Cups, and five Premier League championships.
Walker has 260 City games under his belt and 78 England caps.
Walker has been persuaded twice by Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate to stay in the international game.
Kyle Walker has committed to Manchester City until 2026