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Kyle Walker exposes Pep Guardiola’s mandate for every Man City player

Kyle Walker has disclosed the strict rules every Manchester City player must follow under Pep Guardiola’s supervision. He joined the city after Tottenham Hotspur in 2017 in a deal of £50 million. The hefty price tag made him the priciest fullback globally, a testament to his prowess on the field.

Walker became the most trusted player for Pep Guardiola. The England international, however, ignores the title of ‘boss,’ revealing a humility that mirrors the unity fostered within the team.

Kyle Walker revealed Guardiola’s demand

On Monday evening after receiving the honour of being featured in FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World XI alongside his teammates Kevin De Bruyne, Haaland, and Bernardo Silva, Kyle opened up about the behind-the-scenes dynamics.

“It’s a great honour to be here. Personally, for me, for Ruben. We’re representing everyone. To honour the boss.

“He doesn’t like me to call him boss, he likes me to call him Pep.”

“To work with Pep day in, day out for seven years now has been a great honour.

“He’s taught me a lot on the field. The player I was when I joined from Tottenham to now Man City is, I’d say, a great thing.

“For me to be here on this stage with this trophy in my hand is a big success to him as well.”

The achievement highlights not only his individual excellence but also the collective brilliance of the squad staged by Guardiola.

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As Manchester City continues to wallow in the glory of its most illustrious years, the hunger for success pulsates not only within the seasoned campaigner Kyle Walker but also courses through the veins of rising stars like Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, and Kevin De Bruyne.

The City squad, laden with talent and ambition, is poised for another assault on the honors in the sporting arena of 2024.

Since being part of the Premier League, the 33-year-old England full-back added 8 goals and 34 assists in 383 appearances in the Premier League so far. In the current league season 2023/24, Walker hasn’t scored a single goal for Man City. However, He has added 2 assists in his 20 appearances.

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