Manchester City fans have been thrown into a mix of anxiety and excitement after Kyle Walker’s recent comments about his ambitions for the upcoming season. Following his return from a successful stint with England at the European Championships, where his performances helped Gareth Southgate’s team reach the final against Spain, the 34-year-old right-back has sparked conversations among supporters on social media.
Although Walker missed Manchester City’s pre-season tour in the United States due to an extended holiday, he has since rejoined the squad at the City Football Academy, ready for the new season. As part of his preparations, Walker has been reflecting on his personal goals, particularly focusing on improving his goalscoring record—a surprising target for a conventional right-back.
In a recent episode of his podcast, “You Will Never Beat Kyle Walker,” released on BBC Sounds, the Manchester City captain expressed his determination to contribute more goals to the team during the 2024–25 season.
Speaking to his co-host Chris Hughes, Walker revealed, “I am really going to attempt this season to get a couple more goals because I think I get in nice areas. You know, I’m 34 years old now; I need to start adding that to my game.”
Walker’s aspiration to score more goals has become a focal point for fans, with the player even promising to take Hughes out for lunch if he finds the back of the net this season. Despite not scoring any goals last season, Walker provided five assists in 47 appearances across all competitions. A goal this season would mark a significant step up in his offensive contributions.
Meanwhile, questions surrounding Walker’s future at the club have lingered, particularly with interest from Saudi Arabia. However, despite the speculation, it appears that little has changed. Walker is now expected to remain at Manchester City beyond the current summer transfer window, likely continuing in his role as club captain.
As City fans look ahead to the new campaign, Walker’s goalscoring ambitions add an interesting dimension to his role within Pep Guardiola’s team. Whether he can deliver on his promise remains to be seen, but his determination has certainly captured the attention of the fanbase, who are eager to see how his season unfolds.
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