Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the club.
Walker, 34, was left out of City's squad for Saturday's 8-0 FA Cup win over Salford. After the game, Guardiola said: 'In his mind, he would like to explore it, to go to another country, to play the last years for many reasons. 'For that reason, I prefer playing other players whose mind is here.
Analysis: Do City even need Walker anymore?Sky Sports' Lewis Jones: A parting of ways between Walker and Manchester City does make sense for both parties. Walker may have asked to leave but there will not be much resistance from the decision-makers at the club based on the clear decline of the England international's powers this season. A player who has built his career on being almost unbeatable in one-on-one duels is now an easy target to exploit for opposition wide players.
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