Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City, manager Pep Guardiola has revealed.
The England right-back was not included in City’s squad for Saturday’s 8-0 demolition of League Two Salford in the FA Cup third round.
Asked about the 34-year-old’s absence, Guardiola said: “Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the options to play abroad at the end of his career.
“In his mind, he would like to explore it, to go to another country, to play the last years (somewhere else) for many reasons.
“For that reason, I prefer playing other players whose mind is here.”
Walker has helped City win 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League, since joining the club in a £45m switch from…