Kyle Walker, a defender for Manchester City, has acknowledged that he was “close” to moving to Bayern Munich this summer.
The England international will now sign a new deal at the Etihad Stadium, though.
Although the Bundesliga champions were interested in Walker, he will now remain with the Premier League champions at least through 2026.
The 33-year-old, though, has discussed how he nearly departed for Bayern.
Although it was tight, anything can happen in sports.
Making decisions is possible. Things may change. Not being was not intended. Would I have appreciated the encounter? Naturally, I would have.
“But this club is a great club, and you can’t underestimate what this club has done in the last six or seven years,” he remarked.