The Italian club AC Milan has decided not to activate the purchase option for right-back Kyle Walker from Manchester City, allowing the English player to return to his original team after his loan period ends.

Walker joined Milan during the last winter transfer window, participating in 14 matches with the team without scoring or assisting any goals, which led the Italian club's management to refuse to keep him permanently.

According to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, Milan has informed Manchester City of its final decision, meaning the player will return to the English team, which does not intend to keep him in its squad for the new season, despite his contract extending until the summer of 2026.

Romano confirmed that Walker will not be part of Manchester City's squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, and he is also out of coach Pep Guardiola's plans, awaiting to determine his next destination amid several offers.

Manchester City is preparing to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup, in Group 7, alongside Juventus, Wydad Casablanca, and Al Ain from the UAE.