<p>Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the club, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed after their 8-0 thrashing of Salford City in the FA Cup on Saturday.</p><p>Walker was left out of Guardiola's squad for the third round tie with the Spanish manager saying the right back had asked to "explore options abroad".</p><p>The England international was linked with a move to German giants Bayern Munich after City clinched the treble in 2023.</p><p>"Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the options to play abroad and end his career. And for that reason, I preferred playing other players," Guardiola said.</p>.Manchester City thrash Salford 8-0 to reach FA Cup fourth round.<p>"He asked two years ago after the treble, Bayern Munich wanted him but the offer was not good enough."</p><p>The 34-year-old Walker joined City from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth around 50 million pounds ($61.02 million) in 2017.</p><p>He has made 319 appearances for City, helping the club win 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles and their first Champions League.</p><p>"We cannot understand the success we have had these years without Kyle. It's impossible," Guardiola added.</p><p>"I still am pretty convinced that there's no-one in our job that doesn't want to be where they are who can perform and be exactly what they want to be.</p><p>"He asked to explore, it doesn't mean it's going to happen because you never know the situation.</p><p>"I respect him a lot because I'm more than grateful since he has been many years for us. He's been important for the national team and important for our team."</p><p>Walker has seen his playing time reduced this season, making just nine Premier League starts, with local media suggesting Saudi Arabia could be his next destination. ($1 = 0.8194 pounds) </p>
<p>Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the club, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed after their 8-0 thrashing of Salford City in the FA Cup on Saturday.</p><p>Walker was left out of Guardiola's squad for the third round tie with the Spanish manager saying the right back had asked to "explore options abroad".</p><p>The England international was linked with a move to German giants Bayern Munich after City clinched the treble in 2023.</p><p>"Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the options to play abroad and end his career. And for that reason, I preferred playing other players," Guardiola said.</p>.Manchester City thrash Salford 8-0 to reach FA Cup fourth round.<p>"He asked two years ago after the treble, Bayern Munich wanted him but the offer was not good enough."</p><p>The 34-year-old Walker joined City from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth around 50 million pounds ($61.02 million) in 2017.</p><p>He has made 319 appearances for City, helping the club win 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles and their first Champions League.</p><p>"We cannot understand the success we have had these years without Kyle. It's impossible," Guardiola added.</p><p>"I still am pretty convinced that there's no-one in our job that doesn't want to be where they are who can perform and be exactly what they want to be.</p><p>"He asked to explore, it doesn't mean it's going to happen because you never know the situation.</p><p>"I respect him a lot because I'm more than grateful since he has been many years for us. He's been important for the national team and important for our team."</p><p>Walker has seen his playing time reduced this season, making just nine Premier League starts, with local media suggesting Saudi Arabia could be his next destination. ($1 = 0.8194 pounds) </p>