Kyle Walker left Tottenham Hotspur in a big-money exit this summer.
Kyle Walker has admitted to Manchester City’s official website that he will have mixed emotions when it comes to facing Tottenham Hotspur.
The 27-year-old ended an eight-year affiliation with Tottenham by joining Pep Guardiola’s side in a £54 million deal this month.
But a reunion will come a lot sooner than expected as both Premier League sides square off in a International Champions Cup match in the United States tonight.
And the England international has admitted that it will be “difficult” for him to face his former side.
“It’s going to be difficult I’m not going to lie,” he told City’s official website.
“I spent a lot of years there, had special moments and the lads are great, the coaching staff is great and they helped me to get to where I am now.
“But it’s a football match and I want to win so if we can go there and pick up a victory that would be fantastic.”
Tottenham fans shouldn’t be too bitter toward Walker, given that Spurs will probably wind up happier than Man City do over the deal.
£54 million is a hell of a lot of money for a right-back with questionable attacking qualities so there is every chance that those in North London will feel vindicated over sanctioning the transfer.
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