Kyle Walker 'passing on a wealth of knowledge' to young AC Milan team-mates as Italian adventure continues after England recall

Walker left English champions Manchester City in the January transfer window to join AC Milan on a short-term loan deal. Since moving to Italy, the full-back consistently performed for the Serie A giants which also earned him a call-up to the national team during the March international break.

Praising Walker's contribution to his new club, AC Milan legend Joe Jordan claimed that the youngsters at the club are gaining a 'wealth of knowledge' from the veteran defender. Jordan had earlier worked with Walker at Tottenham Hotspur when the 73-year-old used to assist then-manager Harry Redknapp.

Speaking SunSport, Jordan said: "I know Kyle Walker because I coached him at Tottenham when Harry Redknapp was the manager, and we sold him to Manchester City. He may be in his 30s now, but he is a fantastic athlete — some players have pace, some have stamina, but Kyle’s blessed with both. Kyle’s an experienced operator, so, as much as he will learn from the Italians, he’ll be passing on a wealth of knowledge to Milan’s younger players too."

Calciomercatoweb journalist Daniele Longo has reported that the Rossoneri have the option to sign Walker for €5 million (£4.17/$5.40m), a clause they are eager to trigger. The defender, too, is enjoying life in Italy and is keen to continue his career at Milan rather than return to the Premier League.