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Walker is Burnley's fifth signing as they prepare for their return to the Premier League Burnley have signed England defender Kyle Walker from Manchester City for a fee of up to £5m. The right-back completed his medical on Friday and has signed a two-year contract with the Clarets. The 35-year-old will work again with head coach Scott Parker, with whom he played at Tottenham Hotspur for two seasons. "I'm delighted to be here, " Walker told Burnley's website. "I can't wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks an exciting squad. "When I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. He's done an amazing job here, guiding the club back to the Premier League. " Walker made 15 appearances in the first half of last season for City before joining AC Milan on loan in January, but the Italian club decided not to make his move permanent. He won 17 trophies during his time at Etihad Stadium and was part of the squad that won the Treble in 2023. Walker, who started his career at Sheffield United, signed for City in the summer of 2017 for an initial £45m and made 319 appearances for the club. Burnley were promoted back to the Premier League last season following their relegation in 2024. The Clarets creatively announced Walker's arrival on X, , externalusing Popstar Lionel Richie's music video for his song 'Hello'. Walker is their fifth signing of the summer, following the arrival of defender Axel Tuanzebe, left-back Quilindschy Hartman, goalkeeper Max Weiss and French winger Loum Tchaouna. Check out all the summer transfer deals on our dedicated page. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Pant falls but India's lead over England beyond 400 Wimbledon: Follow third-round action British Grand Prix qualifying: Mc Laren facing challenge from Ferrari Robin Williams' life and career through ten crucial photographs Pink Floyd's David Gilmour shares his Desert Island Discs A purr-fect short history of cats on film The American War of Independence revisited, 250 years on Why Smith could become England's greatest keeper-batter England & Wales bid to survive 'toughest group of all' 'I tried to stay away - but boxing found me' Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race Raducanu beaten by Sabalenka in gripping match - highlights. Video Raducanu beaten by Sabalenka in gripping match - highlights When England won the Euros - best pictures from an unforgettable summer 'A symbol of hope & inspiration - Jota was a Portuguese hero' Seven days and four room keys - the lucky loser in the last 16 The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Video The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Why have record number of seeded players lost at Wimbledon? Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby. Video Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby How is Arsenal's attacking refresh shaping up? Kookaburra conundrum - can county cricket have too many runs? Is it conceivable that Mercedes could drop Russell for Verstappen? Meet the only English manager at the Euros 'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage? Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.