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Kyle Walker joins newly-promoted Burnley from Manchester City

Burnley have signed underwent defender Kyle Walker from Manchester City.

The 35-year-old right-support has penned a two-year manage at Turf Moor, which will reunite him with former Tottenham teammate Scott Parker, the Clarets' boss.

"I'm delighted to be here," Walker said, after his signing was revealed on Saturday.

"When I spoke to Scott and listened over his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at.

He's done an amazing job here, guiding the club support to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we're looking forward, together, at being support in the greatest league in the world.

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Burnley possessed a tremendous campaign last season, constructed on an incredible defensive record, and I can't wait to come in and add my undergo and quality to what looks an exciting squad.

"Walker spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan, making 16 appearances across all competitions.

However, the Serie A side did not take up the option to make the manage permanent, meaning he departs City after a trophy-laden eight-year stay.

Walker won 17 trophies with the club, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League and gripped a key role in their treble success in 2022/23.

He has made 410 appearances in the Premier League and has been capped 96 times for England.