Kyle Walker has stirred the pot among Manchester City supporters with a bold claim that’s left many scratching their heads.
The veteran right-back, who has spent the past eight trophy-filled years at the Etihad, recently confessed that he’d trade one of his Premier League titles with City just to have lifted the Europa League with his former club, Tottenham Hotspur.
And yes, fans are not taking it well.
A Nostalgic Nod to Spurs Glory
Speaking on his own Kyle Walker Podcast, the 35-year-old didn’t hold back when asked about Tottenham’s recent Europa League triumph.
Spurs finally ended a 17-year wait for silverware last month by beating Manchester United in Bilbao — a historic moment that Walker clearly admired from afar.
Walker, who wore the Spurs jersey from 2009 to 2017, said he would give up one of his league medals — just not the first — in exchange for being part of that Europa League-winning squad.
“I’d probably give my second Premier League title,” he said.
“It’s hard to give one away, but for what that moment meant to Spurs fans… to be able to say I was in that squad that ended the drought? That’s special.”
Trophy Cabinet Overflowing… But Still Reflective
It’s not like Walker hasn’t had his fill of silverware at City.
Since arriving at the club, he’s helped Pep Guardiola’s side to six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, the UEFA Super Cup, and even the Club World Cup.
His time at the Etihad has arguably been one of the most decorated spells in modern football.
And yet, his heart seems to still have a soft spot for Spurs — a club where, despite years of commitment, he never got to taste glory.
Furious City Fans Take to Social Media
Unsurprisingly, City fans felt betrayed. Social media erupted almost instantly after the podcast aired, with many supporters accusing Walker of disrespecting the club that gave him the biggest moments of his career.
One fan wrote:
“Mental. I could never imagine John Stones or Carlos Tevez saying something like that.
Even the Community Shield would mean more than a Spurs trophy.”
Another said:
“He’s tarnished at both clubs now. Just ban him from the Etihad already.”
Others suggested his legacy is fading fast:
“It’s like every time he speaks, he makes things worse. Honestly, we haven’t even missed him.”
Walker’s Uncertain Future After Milan Loan
Adding to the drama is Walker’s unclear future at City.
His recent loan spell at AC Milan didn’t go as planned, and the Italian giants opted against making the deal permanent.
With just a year left on his contract and no invitation to Pep Guardiola’s Club World Cup squad, it seems City may be preparing to move on without him.
He also won’t be part of the team heading to the U.S. for their title defense campaign.
Torn Between Past and Present
Kyle Walker’s confession might have been heartfelt, but it’s also reignited the complicated emotions that often come with being a modern footballer.
Can someone truly move on from their roots, even after all the success elsewhere? Or was this just a misjudged moment of nostalgia that’s cost him the love of City fans?
One thing’s for sure — with comments like that, he’ll be remembered… just maybe not the way he hoped.