After thrashing Salford 8-0 in FA Cup play, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola announced the reason why right back Kyle Walker wasn't in the squad, saying Walker has requested to leave the club to pursue opportunities abroad.

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. 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".

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Kyle Walker has signalled his intention to leave Manchester City. The full-back did not make the bench for The Citizens' 8-0 win over Salford City in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the club. Walker, 34, was left out of City's squad for Saturday's 8-0 FA Cup win over Salford. Speaking after the game, Guardiola said: "Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the options to play abroad and end his career."

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he will not stand in right-back Kyle Walker's way if he decides to leave this month.

Pep Guardiola has said that Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker is keen to explore a move away from the club to a new team abroad.

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Pep Guardiola left Kyle Walker out of the Manchester City squad to face Salford City in the FA Cup for "tactical reasons". The full story became clear after Saturday's 8-0 victory.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the future of club captain Kyle Walker after the Salford City game